SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst required for my client based near Leeds for a permanent role.

Salary £35-60k DOE

Hours: 8am - 4.30pm / 9.30am - 6pm

Following probation 1 week in 4 you will be required to be on call 6pm - 8am (home based) where you will receive additional remuneration + overtime. This includes weekends.

The Role:

As a SOC Analyst - Microsoft Sentinel Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of the managed SOC services, monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents across client environments. You’ll leverage Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and KQL to detect threats, improve detection rules, and help clients stay secure.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor and analyse security alerts in Microsoft Sentinel & Defender XDR

Investigate and respond to incidents, threats, and suspicious activity

Develop and optimize KQL queries, analytics rules, and automation playbooks

Assist in onboarding new clients into Sentinel (connectors, log sources, playbooks)

Collaborate with engineers and clients to enhance security visibility

Contribute to threat hunting, detection tuning, and SOC process improvements

Skills You’ll Need:

2-5+ years in a SOC, threat detection, or incident response role

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, Logic Apps)

Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR suite (Defender for Endpoint, Cloud, Identity)

Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM best practices, and security operations

Strong analytical & communication skills (explaining risks to clients is key!)

Bonus if you have:

Microsoft certs (SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500)

Experience with automation (Logic Apps, Power Automate, PowerShell/Python)

Exposure to compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)

Familiarity with other SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm)

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