Role overview
We’re working with a leading global technology services provider that’s establishing a brand-new Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Senior SOC Analyst (L3) and play a key role in building, shaping, and optimising a modern SOC environment.
You’ll act as a technical escalation point for L1 and L2 analysts, taking ownership of complex incidents, investigations, and threat-hunting activities. You’ll help strengthen detection and response capabilities, develop use cases, and drive continual improvement across SOC operations.
If you’re a Senior SOC Analyst ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
Responsibilities
* Security Monitoring & Investigation
o Oversee and enhance SIEM monitoring to ensure high-quality incident detection.
o Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and coordinate response activities.
o Support and mentor SOC Analysts (L1/L2) to ensure best practices are followed.
o Document findings and contribute to ongoing SOC process improvement.
* Incident Response
o Lead response activities to contain and remediate security incidents.
o Develop and maintain incident response plans aligned with industry best practices.
o Conduct root cause analysis and produce post-incident reports.
* Threat Intelligence & Hunting
o Integrate threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive detection.
o Fine-tune SIEM detection rules and use cases to reduce false positives.
o Conduct adversary simulations and proactive threat hunting using EDR/SIEM tools.
* Security Tool Management
o Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (e.g. Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk).
o Evaluate and implement new SOC technologies and automation (SOAR, Sigma, YARA).
* Collaboration & Documentation
o Work closely with internal technical teams, service managers, and clients.
o Produce detailed reporting packs, runbooks, and playbooks.
o Support pre-sales activities, demonstrations, and service design for new opportunities.
Skills & Experience
* Eligibility for SC Clearance (or currently hold SC).
* Proven experience in SOC or MDR environments (3–5+ years).
* Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel preferred).
* Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Network Security.
* Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and forensic methodologies.
* Familiarity with Vulnerability Management, Pen Testing, and Cloud Security (AWS/Azure).
* Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, or Certified SOC Analyst are advantageous.
Benefits
* Be part of a brand-new SOC environment with cutting-edge security technologies.
* Work for a global leader in cyber defence and managed security services.
* Enjoy an empowering culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Salary & Package
* Up to £71,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
* BUPA Healthcare
* Income Protection (5 years / 75% salary)
* 25 days holiday (option to buy 5 more)
* Life Assurance (x4 salary)
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