Salary: £35,000 - 35,000 per year Requirements: 1–2 years experience in a SOC or similar security operations role Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel Strong working knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) Ability to correlate data across multiple sources and build attack timelines (e.g. using MITRE ATT&CK) Clear communicator, able to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working in a fast-paced, incident-driven environment Willingness to take part in an on-call rota Based within commuting distance of Manchester and eligible to work in the UK Willing to undergo BPSS clearance Responsibilities: Monitor and triage security alerts across Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel, separating genuine threats from noise Investigate alerts end-to-end, driving incidents through to resolution Proactively hunt for threats, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity across customer environments Escalate high-priority incidents with clear, structured technical handovers Support onboarding of new customers onto security platforms, ensuring smooth transitions Document investigations, findings, and remediation steps to a high standard Collaborate with engineering teams on automation, integrations, and detection improvements Participate in an on-call rota (with full compensation) Technologies: Support Security AI PowerShell Python More: We are a fast-growing, specialist cyber security provider delivering managed detection and response services to a range of customers. Were looking for a SOC Analyst to join our collaborative team focused on identifying and responding to threats across modern Microsoft environments. This role offers a competitive salary of £35k, hybrid working with one day in the Manchester office, flexible working hours, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. We provide a pension scheme, fully funded certifications, ongoing training, and regular team socials, ensuring clear progression opportunities within our growing cyber security business. last updated 20 week of 2026