SOC Analyst

Summary: Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst for a 12-month assignment with potential for extension, primarily working in a hybrid model with two days per week onsite in East Kilbride. The ideal candidate must possess active SC or DV clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security, particularly in SOC operations and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, Firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

Key Skills:

• Active SC or DV clearance.
• Proven background in Cyber Security.
• Experience in SOC operations and incident response.
• Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, Defender, Tenable).
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of network security principles and Firewalls.
• Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC) are desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: East Kilbride

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) ANALYST for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite at East Kilbride

The ideal candidates will hold active SC or DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, Firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable