L2 SOC Analyst
đź“Ť Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
đź’° ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ45,000 + Benefits + On-Call Allowance
đź•’ Permanent | Full-Time
A Managed Security Services provider is looking for a SOC Level 2 Analyst to join its growing Security Operations Centre team. This is an opportunity for someone with hands-on SOC experience to work across real-time threat detection, incident response, and security investigations within a fast-paced operational environment.
You’ll be responsible for monitoring and triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, and supporting customers across diverse enterprise environments. The role also includes mentoring junior analysts and contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC operations.
This position offers strong exposure to SIEM and EDR technologies, structured progression, and the chance to work alongside experienced cyber security professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and investigate security alerts
- Analyse logs and security events to identify threats and anomalies
- Escalate confirmed incidents and support response activities
- Work with SIEM and EDR technologies across customer environments
- Assist with incident documentation and forensic evidence gathering
- Support and mentor junior SOC analysts
- Participate in shift handovers and on-call rota coverage
Requirements
- 1–2 years’ SOC experience within an MSP, MSSP, or internal SOC
- Experience with SIEM platforms and exposure to EDR tools
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Cyber security certifications such as Security+ are advantageous