A defence prime is expanding its 24/7 Security Operations Centre to support a new programme of national significance. They need experienced L3 analysts to lead complex investigations, develop detection use cases, and mentor junior team members across the shift pattern.
You are a seasoned SOC analyst with at least 5 years' experience in a high-tempo environment, ideally within defence or government. You have strong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk or Sentinel), can perform advanced threat hunting, and hold or have held DV clearance. You thrive under pressure and can lead a shift team confidently.
Lead complex security investigations from initial triage through to resolution. Develop and tune detection rules and SIEM use cases. Conduct proactive threat hunting across network and endpoint telemetry. Mentor and develop L1 and L2 analysts. Produce detailed investigation reports for stakeholders and contribute to post-incident reviews.
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