Play a Critical Role in Global Cyber Defence – Join a Leading Cyber Operations Team!
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Salary: £70,000 + Benefits
Location: Newbury – 2 Days On-Site
Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced SOC Analyst looking to make a real impact in defending against high-severity cyber threats? This is a mission-critical role within a world-class Cyber Defence Operations team protecting global systems and infrastructure.
As a Level 3 SOC Analyst, you will take the lead in investigating and supporting major incidents, performing advanced analysis to ensure no malicious activity is missed. You’ll act as both a technical expert and a mentor—guiding junior analysts, tuning tools for maximum detection capability, and reporting on risks with precision.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Incident Investigations – Take ownership of high-severity security incidents, ensuring complete and accurate triage
* Advanced Threat Analysis – Perform deep-dive analysis to uncover root causes, residual risks, and stealthy attack vectors
* Mentor and Guide – Support junior analysts with expertise and foster knowledge-sharing across the SOC
* EDR-Centric Response – Work extensively with EDR tools (primary alert source) to detect and analyse modern threats
* Fine-Tuning & Reporting – Tune SIEM and SOAR systems for accuracy, and deliver clear, actionable incident reports
* Technical Threat Intelligence – Stay ahead of emerging attack vectors, especially those identified via EDR; apply this insight to investigations and tuning efforts
What You’ll Bring
* 4+ years’ experience in SOC (Level 2 or above), with strong incident response capabilities
* Proven ability to investigate high-severity incidents with analytical precision and attention to detail
* In-depth understanding of modern attack vectors, especially those surfaced via EDR platforms
* Proficiency with SIEM (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight), EDR (e.g., Defender, FireEye), and supporting security tools
* Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, Windows/Linux, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, O365)
* Familiarity with SOAR and scripting for automation (Kusto, SQL, Regex)
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive, composed approach under pressure
Join a team that’s reshaping cyber defence strategy on a global scale. If you’re ready to lead from the front and drive meaningful impact in a high-stakes environment—apply today.