Senior SOC Analyst
Leeds – 5 days on-site
£40,000 - £60,000
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an industry leader in cyber security. This is a chance to join a cutting-edge National Security SOC, where you will be instrumental in defending critical infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats.
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating security incidents in a high-stakes environment. You will work with a team of experts, leveraging advanced security technologies to safeguard national security interests.
Responsibilities of the Senior SOC Analyst:
• Monitor, triage, analyse, and investigate security alerts using Sentinel, Defender, SIEM, and other security tools.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex cyber incidents, including state-sponsored intrusions and targeted ransomware attacks.
• Provide expert analysis on network traffic, log data, and threat intelligence to identify and mitigate cyber threats.
• Lead incident response efforts, supporting remediation and forensic investigations.
• Produce high-quality security incident reports and brief senior stakeholders.
• Develop and optimise automated security workflows using SOAR tools.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, fostering a strong security culture within the SOC.
• Continuously improve detection and response capabilities by refining use cases and leveraging emerging threat intelligence.
Requirements of the Senior SOC Analyst:
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and SIEM solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security, TCP/IP protocols, and intrusion detection.
• Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation and security tooling.
• Experience with Splunk (ES) and/or Sentinel for log analysis and threat detection.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and modern security architectures.
• Detailed knowledge of threat intelligence, TTPs, and adversary tracking.
Senior SOC Analyst Package:
• £40,000 - £60,000 base
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Medical care
To hear more about the Senior SOC Analyst opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.