SOC Analyst
<p><b>Salary: £127,040 - 136,048 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience with SPLUNK in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).</li><li>A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or relevant experience.</li><li>Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.</li><li>Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or similar are a significant bonus.</li><li>Current DV or SC Security Clearance, or eligibility to undergo the clearance process.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Continuous Monitoring: I will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity, responding efficiently and professionally to potential threats.</li><li>Incident Triage: I will analyze alerts and logs to determine the nature of an event, methodically classifying and prioritizing incidents following established procedures.</li><li>Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, I will perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.</li><li>Reporting and Documentation: I will create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting my findings and actions taken for effective tracking and future analysis.</li><li>Tool Management: I will assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools, ensuring they are functioning correctly and effectively.</li><li>Managing (Lead Analyst only): I will provide direction and support to junior team members and facilitate handovers to the next shift leader.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Support</li><li>Linux</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>TCP/IP</li><li>Windows</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>This position is for a Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst or Senior SOC Analyst, based in Glasgow, with a pay rate of £610 per day for Senior SOC Analyst and £653 per day for Lead SOC Analyst through an Umbrella Company. The role requires working in a DV (Developed Vetting) Security cleared environment as part of a 24/7 shift pattern, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for candidates to start in the New Year.<br><br>At SmartSourcing, we are a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion for all. We celebrate and value diversity in our workforce. Please apply online in the first instance.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience with SPLUNK in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).</li><li>A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or relevant experience.</li><li>Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.</li><li>Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or similar are a significant bonus.</li><li>Current DV or SC Security Clearance, or eligibility to undergo the clearance process.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Continuous Monitoring: I will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity, responding efficiently and professionally to potential threats.</li><li>Incident Triage: I will analyze alerts and logs to determine the nature of an event, methodically classifying and prioritizing incidents following established procedures.</li><li>Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, I will perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.</li><li>Reporting and Documentation: I will create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting my findings and actions taken for effective tracking and future analysis.</li><li>Tool Management: I will assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools, ensuring they are functioning correctly and effectively.</li><li>Managing (Lead Analyst only): I will provide direction and support to junior team members and facilitate handovers to the next shift leader.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Support</li><li>Linux</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>TCP/IP</li><li>Windows</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>This position is for a Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst or Senior SOC Analyst, based in Glasgow, with a pay rate of £610 per day for Senior SOC Analyst and £653 per day for Lead SOC Analyst through an Umbrella Company. The role requires working in a DV (Developed Vetting) Security cleared environment as part of a 24/7 shift pattern, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for candidates to start in the New Year.<br><br>At SmartSourcing, we are a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion for all. We celebrate and value diversity in our workforce. Please apply online in the first instance.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>