SOC Specialist | London based 2-3x a week | £85,000 Benefits Role Brief Join a global Security Operations Center team providing 24/7 threat detection and incident response. As a SOC Specialist, you’ll act as a frontline defender—monitoring alerts, leading investigations, and conducting proactive threat hunts. You'll work with a range of technologies, contribute to detection improvements, and collaborate with wider cyber teams. This role is a 9-5 position, with occasional requirement to be on on-call rota Essential Skills Solid grasp of incident response fundamentals Understanding of common attack techniques (phishing, lateral movement, DDoS, etc.) Experience with log and packet (PCAP) analysis Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux investigations Clear and structured documentation of technical findings Desired Skills Basic scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) Experience creating SIEM rules or detection logic Exposure to cloud environments and related attack vectors Knowledge of threat hunting methods and MITRE ATT&CK Interest or experience in cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Threat Intel, Red Teams)