Overview

UK wide (remote, with 1–2 days a month in Glasgow). Our client is a global consultancy with one of the largest dedicated security practices in the industry. With over 7,500 security specialists worldwide, they partner with leading security technology providers to deliver mission-critical solutions for government and enterprise clients.

They’re now looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join their UK Security Operations Centre. This is a chance to step into a senior role with real influence, where you’ll take the lead on escalated incidents, shape SOC processes, and mentor junior analysts — all while working mostly remote.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading investigations into escalated security events and incidents
• Driving containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis for major incidents
• Performing malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat hunting
• Developing and optimising SIEM use cases (Splunk, QRadar)
• Shaping SOC runbooks, playbooks, and incident response procedures
• Supporting client stakeholders with incident reporting and recommendations
• Staying ahead of emerging threats and integrating threat intelligence
• Acting as an escalation point and guiding L1/L2 analysts

What we’re looking for

• 2–5 years in cyber security, ideally SOC or incident response
• Strong experience with Splunk and/or QRadar (other SIEMs considered)
• Good understanding of incident response, DFIR, malware analysis
• Knowledge of network traffic flows, vulnerability management, penetration testing
• Familiarity with ITIL disciplines (incident, problem, change management)
• Able to work with minimal supervision and lead response activity
• SC clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Desirable: cloud exposure (AWS/Azure), security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SC-200).

What’s on offer

• Almost fully remote (just 1–2 days a month in Glasgow)
• Work with one of the world’s largest security consultancies at enterprise scale
• Clear career path into technical leadership or specialist tracks
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment with ongoing development

Apply

Apply now to take on a senior role where you’ll be trusted to lead, influence, and make a direct impact in enterprise-level security operations.