Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 per year Requirements: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes Experience working with Microsoft Security tools (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID) Basics in KQL (Kusto query language) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills About 12 months of experience in a SOC or IT Support role (preferred) Related certifications or actively working towards it (such as CompTIA Security, CySA, Microsoft SC-200) Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from Microsoft Security Suite Perform initial triage and analysis of security incidents to determine severity and impact Escalate verified incidents to the incident response teams Ensure timely triage and remediation of any incidents Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident handling and escalation Assist in improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) Assist in identifying tuning opportunities and reduction of false positives Communicate with customer stakeholders during incident investigation Maintain awareness of current threats and vulnerabilities relevant to customers Technologies: Support Security More: We are a Microsoft Solution Partner excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Managed Service team as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst. Our focus is on modern, agile, and customer-focused managed security services. We offer a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum along with a 5% pension contribution. This role is hybrid, allowing for flexibility with approximately 60% home-based work and 40% in our Basingstoke office. We prioritize mentorship, structured development in our SOC, funded continuing professional development, and regular social events. last updated 12 week of 2026