Lead SOC Analyst
JOB_53619084754097Job type
ContractLocation
Milton KeynesWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£630 per day inside IR35 (via Umbrella company)Closing date
19 Dec 2025
Lead SOC Analyst12 Month Contract£630 per day inside IR35Fully OnsiteMilton Keynes
Role Overview
Our client is looking for a Lead SOC Analyst (Level 2) to strengthen our 24/7 cyber defence team. Based on-site, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding systems against evolving threats. Beyond monitoring and responding to incidents, you’ll guide junior analysts, ensure smooth shift transitions, and help refine the tools and processes that keep the operation resilient.
Responsibilities
- Oversee SIEM platforms and other monitoring tools to detect suspicious activity.
- Review and triage alerts, analysing logs to prioritise incidents effectively.
- Carry out containment measures and escalate confirmed threats when necessary.
- Produce clear documentation, tickets, and reports detailing incidents and actions taken.
- Mentor and support Level 1 SOC analysts, ensuring knowledge transfer during shift handovers.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement and optimisation of security monitoring systems.
What you'll need to succeed
- Hands-on experience with SPLUNK or similar SIEM tools in a SOC environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS) and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
- Awareness of common attack techniques and practical mitigation strategies.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work a rotating 24/7 schedule, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Eligibility requirements: British nationality (single nationality only), with UK residency for at least 5 of the past 10 years.
- Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
- Commitment to working on-site, with occasional reimbursed travel to other UK client locations.
What you'll get in return
A 12 Month Contract
£630 per day rate inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Fully on-site working 5 days a week at Milton Keynes
What you need to do now
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Talk to Julia Hernandez, the specialist consultant managing this position
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