SOC Analyst | Basingstoke (Hybrid) | Full Time | £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
A Microsoft Solution Partner have an exciting opportunity to join their growing Managed Service team as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst.
Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, you will monitor security alerts, perform initial investigations, and escalate threats to senior analysts, helping to safeguard our clients’ digital environments. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of their managed security services, contributing to a modern, agile, and customer-focused SOC offering.
Are you the right person for the job?
* Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes
* Experience working with Microsoft Security tools (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* 1+ years of experience in a SOC or IT Support role (preferred)
* Related certifications (such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SC-200) (preferred)
What will your role look like?
* Monitor security alerts and events from Microsoft Sentinel and other security tools
* Perform initial triage and analysis of security incidents to determine severity and impact
* Escalate verified incidents to the incident response teams
* Ensure timely triage and remediation of any incidents
* Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident handling and escalation
* Assist in improving standard operating procedures (SOPs)
* Assist in identifying tuning opportunities and reduction of false positives
* Communicate with customer stakeholders during incident investigation
* Maintain awareness of current threats and vulnerabilities relevant to customers
What can you expect in return?
* £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
* 5% Company pension contribution
* Hybrid working with around 60% home-based and 40% in the Basingstoke office
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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