Skills

Communication Leadership Incident Response Splunk Monitoring Problem-solving Attention to detail

Job Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES CURRENT SC CLEARANCE

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Level 2 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our clients cyber defence team.

As part of a 24/7 operations team, you will monitor systems, identify potential incidents, and initiate the early stages of the incident response process.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Detection

Continuously monitor security tools and SIEM platforms such as Splunk to identify suspicious or anomalous activity.
Respond efficiently and professionally to potential threats in accordance with established procedures.

Incident Triage & Analysis

Analyse alerts and logs to distinguish legitimate security incidents from false positives.
Classify, prioritise, and escalate incidents following defined triage processes.

Initial Incident Response

Perform initial containment activities for confirmed incidents, including isolating affected hosts or accounts.
Escalate incidents to Level 2 or Level 3 analysts for deeper investigation and remediation.

Documentation & Reporting

Create accurate and detailed incident tickets and reports describing findings, actions taken, and recommendations.
Maintain clear and organised documentation for audit, review, and knowledge sharing.

Shift Leadership & Team Support

Provide direction and support to junior analysts within your shift.

Tool Maintenance & Optimisation

Assist with the upkeep, tuning, and optimisation of security tools to ensure maximum effectiveness and reliability.

Skills & Experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using Splunk within a SOC environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not

discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,

age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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