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Please note: Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (sole British national).
We’re looking for an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join a high-profile security programme supporting a critical national infrastructure (CNI) client. This is a Leeds-based, on-site role working within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, protecting vital systems hosted in Azure and AWS cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts and network traffic using SIEM tools.
* Analyse and categorise security incidents in line with internal policies.
* Conduct in-depth incident investigations, reporting, and remediation.
* Utilise threat intelligence to detect and respond to potential threats.
* Support incident response activities for national-scale cyber events.
* Help improve SOC workflows, including automation and threat detection use cases.
* Coach junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (critical to this role).
* Experience in security operations, including SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk).
* Solid understanding of cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
* Knowledge of network protocols, threat actors, and attack vectors.
* Ability to analyse complex data and deliver actionable insights.
* Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) and security automation (SOAR).
* Understanding of threat intelligence and its operational use.
* Experience in software engineering or penetration testing.
* Exposure to Splunk ES and development of custom content.
* Knowledge of security process development and client consulting.
Additional Information:
This role is based in Leeds, where secure access to client systems is available. You'll be working as part of a 24/7 shift rota, ensuring constant vigilance over critical national infrastructure systems.
If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in high-pressure environments, and meet the security clearance requirements, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a national level.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Information Technology
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Software Development
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