Job Title: L3 SOC Analyst
One of our clients, a leading provider of managed security services, is looking for a Level 3 SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a critical role within a growing team responsible for the advanced detection, investigation, and mitigation of complex cyber threats. As a senior member of the SOC, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to lead high-impact incident response efforts and guide the strategic direction of the organization's security posture.
Responsibilities:
* Lead complex incident investigations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve critical security issues.
* Perform advanced threat hunting, identifying sophisticated attack vectors and emerging threat patterns.
* Develop and refine incident response playbooks, integrating threat intelligence and proactive defense strategies.Conduct deep forensic analysis and root cause investigations for high-severity incidents to prevent recurrence.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, promoting best practices in incident detection and response.
* Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection capabilities and improve threat modeling.
* Oversee the continuous tuning and optimization of SIEM platforms and other security tools to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.
* Contribute to red/blue team exercises to validate security controls and improve SOC readiness.
* Support compliance and audit activities by providing expert analysis and reporting.
Skills/Must Have:
* 4+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or cybersecurity operations role.
* Extensive experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and EDR solutions.
* Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.
* Threat Hunting Experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to correlate and interpret complex data sets.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Salary:
£70,000