Detection & Response Analyst (SOC / Security Engineering Pathway)
Portsmouth (Hybrid)
Why this role is different
Most SOC roles are alert-heavy and repetitive.
This isn't one of them.
You'll be joining a team that's actively moving beyond traditional SOC work-focusing on threat detection, automation, and security engineering, not just ticket handling.
If you're looking to step up from SOC OR move closer to engineering / threat hunting, this is a genuine pathway role.
What you'll be doing
* Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments
* Building and improving SIEM detection rules / use cases
* Working with security tooling (EDR, SIEM, cloud security platforms)
* Supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities
* Collaborating with engineering teams to improve automation and response
* Contributing to continuous improvement of security operations
What we're looking for
We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, including SOC, SecOps, or infrastructure with security exposure.
You might have:
* Experience in a SOC, SecOps, or similar security-focused role
* Exposure to tools like SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) or EDR
* Understanding of common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response basics)
* An interest in detection engineering, automation, or threat hunting
Not ticking every box? That's fine-we're hiring for potential as well as experience.
Progression & development
This role is designed as a stepping stone into more advanced security work, including:
* Threat Hunting
* Detection Engineering
* Security Engineering / Automation
* Incident Response
You'll be supported with training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to modern tooling.
Working setup
* Hybrid
* Flexible working environment
* Portsmouth office for collaboration when needed
Why join?
* Clear progression beyond traditional SOC work
* Opportunity to work on modern security tooling and detection engineering
* Supportive team environment with real development focus
* Chance to build skills that are highly in demand across cyber security