Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Title: SOC Analyst (L2/L3)

Location: Fully Remote (UK Based)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are representing a global leader in Data Security and Insider Risk to find a high-calibre SOC Analyst to join their internal security operations. This isn't your typical "ticket-churning" MSP role. You will be part of a sophisticated, data-centric security team focused on protecting critical infrastructure and high-value data assets.

If you are a security professional who loves hunting through logs, identifying complex lateral movement, and automating responses rather than just staring at a dashboard—this is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response: Lead the detection, triage, and remediation of security events across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Threat Hunting: Proactively search for undetected threats using SIEM, EDR, and specialized Data Security Platforms.
• Alert Optimization: Work closely with the engineering team to tune detection logic, reducing "noise" and improving True Positive rates.
• Forensics & Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis into malicious files, suspicious emails, and anomalous user behaviour.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise briefings to technical and non-technical leadership during high-priority incidents.

Your Technical Profile

We are looking for a candidate who is "curious by nature" and possesses:

• Experience: 3+ years in a dedicated SOC or Incident Response role.
• The "Data" Mindset: Strong understanding of Data Security Platforms (DSPM) or File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is highly desirable.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency with modern SIEMs (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk) and EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
• Networking & OS: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, Active Directory, and Windows/Linux internals.
• Cloud Proficiency: Comfortable investigating incidents within AWS, Azure, or M365 environments.
• Certifications (Bonus): GCIH, GCIA, SC-200, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive Package: Up to £65k base plus a rewarding bonus structure.
• Advanced Tooling: You will have access to enterprise-grade, cutting-edge security proprietary tools that most analysts only dream of using.
• Growth Path: Clear progression into Senior SOC, Incident Response Lead, or Security Engineering.