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Soc analyst – permanent

Manchester
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Soc analyst
Posted: 28 August
Offer description

We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our growing in-house security operations team on a permanent basis in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of cyber defence operations, working hands-on with SIEM tools and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, while continuously improving our security posture and supporting the wider IT security strategy.

Key Responsibilities

* Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts generated by SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
* Conduct log analysis and threat hunting to proactively identify suspicious activity.
* Support incident response efforts including containment, investigation, and remediation.
* Ensure security processes align with Cyber Essentials and other best practice frameworks.
* Optimise SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection capability.
* Produce clear reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with IT and security colleagues to strengthen organisational defences.

Skills & Experience Required

* Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a security operations role.
* Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or similar).
* Understanding of Cyber Essentials and broader security standards.
* Knowledge of incident response, intrusion detection, and threat analysis.
* Familiarity with endpoint security, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, analytical mindset.
* Comfortable working onsite, 5 days a week in Manchester.

What’s on Offer

* Benefits: Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and training opportunities
* Onsite role within a collaborative SOC environment
* Exposure to advanced security tooling and real-world incident response

If you’re passionate about cyber defence and want to advance your career as part of a dedicated SOC team in Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Consulting
* Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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