SOC Specialist

Security Operations Specialist | Household Name | Bristol (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Up to 30% Bonus

Location: Bristol (Remote-first start; moving to 2-3 days hybrid)

Are you a security professional ready to protect a digital estate serving millions of customers? We are seeking a motivated Security Operations Specialist to join our growing security team and help shape our brand-new strategic hub in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to be a founding member of a regional team while the office facilities are being finalised.

In this role, you won't just monitor dashboards; you will play a vital part in proactively hunting for threats and evolving our security posture within a complex, high-scale environment.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and Analyse: Use SIEM and EDR tools to identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Lead IR activities, following established procedures for investigation and resolution.
• Proactive Hunting: Initiate threat hunting to identify risks before they escalate.
• Strategic Improvement: Collaborate with the wider security team to tune and optimise tools and processes.
• Trend Research: Stay ahead of the curve by analysing the latest trends in security threats and vulnerabilities.

Who You Are

• Experienced: You have at least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Methodical: You have a strong understanding of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Technical: You possess working knowledge of network traffic analysis and endpoint detection.
• Problem Solver: You have excellent analytical and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.

Market-Leading Rewards

We provide a comprehensive package that rewards your contribution to our success:

• High Bonus Potential: A discretionary annual bonus up to 30%.
• Double-Matched Pension: Join our Premier Level pension where you pay 6% and we contribute a generous 12%.
• Retail Magic: 20% discount on most products for you and a member of your household.
• Healthcare & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP for you and your family, free physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Flexible Perks: Interest-free "SmartTech" loans for the latest technology, Cycle to Work schemes, and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Time Off: 25 days holiday with the option to buy more, plus a dedicated charity volunteer day.

If you are passionate and ready to lead the way into a more inspiring digital era, we want to hear from you. Click apply or reach out to Matt.lannen@infosecpeople.co.uk