Overview
Security Operations Center Analyst Jobs in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom at Head Resourcing
Title: Security Operations Center Analyst
Company: Head Resourcing
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior SOC Analyst
Occasional Travel to either Newcastle or Glasgow
Up to £60,000 + 43.5 days annual leave + up to 20% pension
Head Resourcing are currently working with one of our major financial services clients to recruit a Senior SOC Analyst. This role will form part of our clients Cyber Detect and Respond team and be responsible for monitoring information systems for unusual events. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to progress their career in a supportive and fast paced environment.
What you’ll be responsible for:
Security Monitoring & Threat Detection – Specializing in SIEM tools to identify anomalies across cloud and data center environments, while developing and maintaining security monitoring during the Azure transition.
Incident Response & Threat Hunting – Assisting in containment, eradication, and recovery of incidents, proactively hunting for threats, and mitigating operational risks.
Risk & Threat Management – Staying updated on emerging threats, assessing risks, and implementing detection rules using security tools.
Project & Stakeholder Support – Providing security guidance to ensure SOC standards are met in projects and change initiatives.
Duty Officer & SOC Support – Rotating as Duty Officer to direct triage, support SOC Analysts, and provide out-of-hours coverage.
Skills you need:
Experience in security operations environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Clear written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
Ability to mentor and support SOC Analysts
Knowledge of IT domains like OS, databases, networks, or applications
It’s a bonus if you have:
Qualifications in Cyber Security
Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Azure (including certifications such as AZ-900, SC-900, SC-200 or AZ-500)
If this role is of interest and you’d like to find out more, please apply now!
