Senior SOC Analyst
We are working with a growing cyber security business that is looking to add a SOC Analyst to its Security Operations Centre team. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative environment where you will play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats across a range of customer environments.
The position would suit someone with a genuine passion for cyber security, strong analytical skills, and a desire to continuously develop within a fast paced SOC environment.
Responsibilities
• Monitor, analyse, and investigate security alerts and incidents across customer environments
• Take ownership of the full security incident management lifecycle, including triage, investigation, escalation, remediation recommendations, customer communication, reporting, and closure
• Utilise SIEM and User Behaviour Analytics (UBA) tools to identify suspicious activity, abnormal user behaviour, malware, and potential security breaches
• Support the day to day maintenance and optimisation of SIEM platforms, including tuning rules, alerts, and reporting capabilities
• Work closely with customer security teams to detect, contain, and eradicate threats
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds and services to identify emerging threats and develop new mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal Security Engineers, Architects, SOC Analysts, and Service Delivery teams to improve security operations and response capabilities
• Assist with improving SOC documentation, workflows, and operational processes
• Maintain awareness of the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Support wider security initiatives and undertake additional duties where required
Technical Environment
• SIEM technologies
• User Behaviour Analytics (UBA) tools
• Threat Intelligence platforms
• Firewalls and endpoint security technologies
• Active Directory and wider infrastructure security tooling
Requirements
• Previous experience within a SOC, Cyber Security, or Security Operations environment
• Good understanding of security incident response processes and the Cyber Kill Chain
• Experience investigating security alerts and analysing security events
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies and security monitoring principles
• Understanding of networking, endpoint security, Active Directory, and firewalls
• Basic scripting or programming knowledge beneficial
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 or PCI is advantageous but not essential
What They’re Looking For
• Passionate about cyber security and emerging threats
• Naturally inquisitive with a problem solving mindset
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and customer facing skills
• Motivated to continuously learn and develop
• Interested in improving processes, documentation, and SOC operations
• Enthusiastic about researching real world cyber threats and attack techniques
• Keen to contribute positively to the wider SOC team and security community