Role: SOC Analyst L2
Location: Reading
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Client: Major consultancy delivering for a leading telecommunications provider
Overview
We are seeking an experienced SOC L2 Analyst to strengthen a high-performing Security Operations Centre supporting a large-scale telecoms environment. This is a hands-on Tier 2 CERT role focused on investigation, response, and remediation of security incidents across enterprise-scale infrastructure.
If you enjoy solving real incidents rather than just closing tickets, this role will suit you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investigate and remediate Tier 2 security incidents including malware, ransomware, data breaches, and APT activity
2. Take ownership of escalations from SOC L1 and drive incidents through to resolution
3. Perform detailed analysis using SIEM and EDR tools such as Splunk and Microsoft Defender
4. Conduct forensic analysis to determine root cause, scope, and impact
5. Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities with IT and engineering teams
6. Produce clear incident reports with technical findings and remediation actions
7. Quality assurance of SOC L1 triage and alert handling
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