Security Operations Center Analyst (Leeds)

Senior SOC Analyst

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Leeds, on-site

Please note: Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (sole British national).

We’re looking for an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join a high-profile security programme supporting a critical national infrastructure (CNI) client. This is a Leeds-based, on-site role working within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, protecting vital systems hosted in Azure and AWS cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts and network traffic using SIEM tools.
• Analyse and categorise security incidents in line with internal policies.
• Conduct in-depth incident investigations, reporting, and remediation.
• Utilise threat intelligence to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Support incident response activities for national-scale cyber events.
• Help improve SOC workflows, including automation and threat detection use cases.
• Coach junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (critical to this role).
• Experience in security operations, including SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk).
• Solid understanding of cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
• Knowledge of network protocols, threat actors, and attack vectors.
• Ability to analyse complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) and security automation (SOAR).
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its operational use.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in software engineering or penetration testing.
• Exposure to Splunk ES and development of custom content.
• Knowledge of security process development and client consulting.

Additional Information:

This role is based in Leeds , where secure access to client systems is available. You'll be working as part of a 24/7 shift rota , ensuring constant vigilance over critical national infrastructure systems.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in high-pressure environments, and meet the security clearance requirements, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a national level.