SOC Engineer

Summary: The SOC Engineer role in Glasgow, UK, involves monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents at an advanced level. The position requires leading incident investigations, mentoring junior team members, and developing security protocols. This contract role is classified as inside IR35 and operates in a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse security events and incidents at an advanced level.
• Lead and conduct deep-dive incident investigations and forensic analysis.
• Act as an escalation point for L1 and L2 SOC Analysts.
• Develop and implement advanced security protocols and incident response procedures.
• Coordinate response efforts with other IT and business units.
• Stay current with evolving threats and vulnerabilities to improve detection and response strategies.
• Mentor and provide training to junior SOC team members.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and provide recommendations for improvement.

Key Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of security event monitoring and incident response.
• Experience in conducting forensic analysis and incident investigations.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to mentor and train junior team members.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current threats and vulnerabilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT