Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Operations Centre Analyst (SOC Analyst)

• Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 (based on candidate experience)
• Office Location: Portsmouth
• Hybrid Model: 3-4 days on-site (remaining days remote)
• Working Hours: Monday-Friday, Standard office hours (potentially some remote 24x7 on-call)
• Employment Type : Permanent

About the Role:

Join one of the best work-life organisations in the IT Sector as part of their newly developing & rapidly expanding Cyber Security division. As a SOC Analyst, you'll be a vital part of a highly skilled Security Operations Centre team, responding to security alerts, investigating incidents, and helping to protect internal security and enterprise environments.

🔐 What You'll Do:

• Monitor SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and related tools for threat indicators.
• Utilise Security tools to monitor incidents and report threats.
• Analyse and investigate incidents, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis.
• Support rule development and tuning of detection systems.
• Assist with real-time detection, response, and containment.
• Maintain and improve SOC documentation and playbooks.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve overall security posture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in a SOC or similar role (preferably in MSP/MSSP).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and incident response.
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.
• Degree in IT security, or relevant professional Certifications or practical experience.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) are a plus.
• Industry certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCIH) desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Why Join Us?

✅ Work with industry-leading tech and top-tier cybersecurity professionals

✅ Influence SOC strategy and innovation

✅ Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative, growth-focused culture

✅ Be part of a leading IT Services organisations delivering mission-critical security services across industries

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