SOC Analyst - DV Cleared
Posted 1 day ago by LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
£600 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Bracknell, Berkshire, UK
Summary: The SOC Analyst role requires a skilled professional to manage and lead teams in a 24/7 operational environment, focusing on cyber security and incident response. The position is based on-site in Bracknell and involves a rotating shift pattern. Candidates must possess a strong background in cyber security, vulnerability management, and team leadership, with a preference for those holding high-level security clearance. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring and incident analysis to ensure the security of client networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead teams in a 24/7 SOC environment.
- Utilize SIEM tools for cyber security monitoring and incident response.
- Conduct vulnerability management and assessments.
- Monitor for vulnerabilities and threats using OSINT.
- Identify and analyze incidents, ensuring proper documentation.
- Provide technical escalation during security incidents.
- Support report creation and manage alarms and use cases.
- Update SOC documentation and processes as required.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior SOC team members.
Key Skills:
- Experience in managing/leading teams.
- Knowledge of Cyber Security and SIEM tools (e.g., LogRhythm).
- Vulnerability management and assessment expertise.
- Familiarity with Operating Systems.
- Knowledge of ITIL v3 and onwards.
- Understanding of Networking principles (DNS, DHCP).
- Proactive monitoring of vulnerabilities and threats.
- Incident identification and analysis skills.
- Ability to provide technical escalation during incidents.
- Experience in creating reports and dashboards.
- Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: Bracknell
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Required: SOC Analyst
Location: Full time on site in Bracknell
Duration: 6 months +
24/7 shift working
Shift: 4 week rotation. Across 4 weeks there are 3 shift cycles.
Shift pattern 1:
2 days 3 nights
4 off
Shift pattern 2:
3 days 2 nights
5 off
Shift pattern 3:
2 days 2 nights
5 off
Mandatory Skills:
* Experience in managing/leading teams
* Knowledge and experience of Cyber Security and using a SIEM tool eg LogRhythm.
* Vulnerability management and assessment
* knowledge and experience of Operating Systems.
* Knowledge and experience of ITIL v3 onwards
* Knowledge and experience of Networking principles such as DNS and DHCP
* Proactively monitor various sources for the latest information on vulnerabilities and threats. OSINT
* Identification of incidents and subsequent analysis and investigation to determine their severity and the response required. Ensuring that incidents are correctly reported and documented in accordance with government policy and procedures.
* Be prepared to provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident along with advice on systems hardening and mitigation measures to prevent a re-occurrence.
* As required support the customer with the creation of reports and dashboards, manage alarms and usage cases
* Maintain a keen understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the security of the client network.
* As required update Protective Monitoring/SOC documentation, processes and procedures and ensure currency.
* Provide daily team leadership, management, job training and mentorship to develop junior members of the SOC team
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.
An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.