Senior SOC Analyst (SC Cleared)Duration: 12 MonthsLocation: Milton KeynesRate: £600 per dayIR35 Status: InsideStart: ASAPA Senior SOC Analyst (SC Cleared) is required for our Government client to be part of their security team providing a 24x7 service helping to protect the organisation from cyber threats.You will be part of a 24x7 team responsible for monitoring their systems, detecting potential security incidents and initiating the incident response process.Essential skills andamp; experience required:As the Senior SOC Analyst you will possess current security clearance to SC Level together with experience of SPLUNK within a security operations centre (SOC)Possess excellent problem solving abilities, attention to detail and the capacity to work under pressure and comfortable working within a team environment.Have a good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS etc )Windows and Linux O/SystemsCommon cyber attack techniquesAny Cyber security certifications would be desirable.Responsibilities include:You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. Analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritise incidents.For confirmed incidents, you''ll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Lev