Responsibilities
* Investigate and respond to complex, escalated security incidents
* Perform deep-dive analysis and identify root causes of security events
* Lead containment, eradication, and recovery activities
* Work directly with clients during live incidents providing updates and guidance
* Tune and optimise SIEM, EDR/XDR, and detection tools
* Support and mentor Tier 1 SOC Analysts
* Contribute to playbooks, automation, and continuous SOC improvement
* Collaborate with wider security and engineering teams
Skills/Must have
* Proven experience in a SOC or security operations environment
* Strong knowledge of cyber threats, attack techniques, and defence strategies
* Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms
* Strong networking and firewall knowledge
* Fortinet experience is essential
* Ability to investigate and respond to incidents independently
* Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
Benefits
* Exposure to complex, high-impact security incidents
* Opportunity to mentor junior analysts and step into senior responsibilities
* Clear progression within a growing cyber security team
* Hands-on experience with modern security tooling
* Fast-paced and collaborative SOC environment
Salary
* £45,000 – £50,000 base salary per annum
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