SOC Analyst - DV Cleared

SOC Analyst - DV Cleared

Posted 1 day ago by 1775035326

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£600 Per day
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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 have experience with SIEM tools and a strong understanding of cyber security principles. Security clearance is mandatory prior to appointment, which may take up to 18 weeks.

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 assessment.
  • Monitor for vulnerabilities and threats using OSINT.
  • Analyze and investigate incidents to determine severity and response.
  • Provide technical escalation during security incidents.
  • Create reports and dashboards for customer support.
  • Update SOC documentation, processes, and procedures.
  • Provide leadership, management, 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 skills.
  • Experience with Operating Systems.
  • Knowledge of ITIL v3 and networking principles (DNS, DHCP).
  • Proactive monitoring of vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Incident identification, analysis, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to provide technical escalation during incidents.
  • Report and dashboard creation skills.
  • Leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Salary (Rate): £600 daily

City: Bracknell

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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 e.g 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.

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