Security Operations Centre Analyst (SOC Analyst)
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* Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 (based on candidate experience)
* Office Location: Portsmouth
* Hybrid Model: 3-4 days on-site (remaining days remote)
* Working Hours: Monday-Friday,Standard office hours (potentially some remote 24x7 on-call)
* Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role:
Join one of the best work-life organisations in the IT Sector as part of their newly developing & rapidly expanding Cyber Security division. As a SOC Analyst, youll be a vital part of a highly skilled Security Operations Centre team, responding to security alerts, investigating incidents, and helping to protect internal security and enterprise environments.
What Youll Do:
* Monitor SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and related tools for threat indicators.
* Utilise Security tools to monitor incidents and report threats.
* Analyse and investigate incidents, escalating when necessary.
* Conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis.
* Support rule development and tuning of detection systems.
* Assist with real-time detection, response, and containment.
* Maintain and improve SOC documentation and playbooks.
* Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve overall security posture.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 2+ years’ experience in a SOC or similar role (preferably in MSP/MSSP).
* Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and incident response.
* Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.
* Degree in IT security, or relevant professional Certifications or practical experience.
* Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) are a plus.
* Industry certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCIH) desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Why Join Us?
Work with industry-leading tech and top-tier cybersecurity professionals
Influence SOC strategy and innovation
Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative, growth-focused culture
Be part of a leading IT Services organisations delivering mission-critical security services across industries
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