Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst - Tier 2
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Security Operations
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + shift allowance
Working Hours: Rotating shifts (early, late, and nights) on a 4-days-on rota.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a 24x7 Security Operations Centre. You will investigate and manage complex security incidents, support threat hunting activities, and act as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while helping to strengthen and mature the organisation's security operations capability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the triage, investigation, and resolution of medium to high-severity security incidents.
Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
Act as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts.
Perform threat analysis and share intelligence across teams.
Tune and improve SIEM rules and detection capabilities.
Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
Produce incident reports, metrics, and post-incident reviews.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, and Development teams to improve security posture.
Skills & Experience
1-5 years' experience within a SOC or similar security operations envir...