SOC L2 Analyst

SOC Analyst (L2) (SC Clearance Required) - Multiple UK Locations (Shift Work) - £55,000 - £58,000 - Permanent

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a real impact? We're expanding our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and looking for Level 2 SOC Analysts to join us across multiple UK locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with enterprise-scale clients in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team using cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP Threat Sharing to protect critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations, and escalate complex incidents.
• Manage SOC incident queues and support asset baseline maintenance.
• Prepare reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate on improving detection rules and use cases aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
• Contribute to threat intelligence development and incident documentation.

Shift Pattern:

2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am), followed by 4 days off.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Basic knowledge of networking, client-server applications, firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus products.
• Entry-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CPSA).
• Academic background in cybersecurity or a related subject.

Desirable Skills:

• Programming/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Additional SOC certifications (e.g., CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst).
• Experience with other SIEM platforms like QRadar.

Additional Info:

• Permanent role with a salary up to £58K (depending on experience), plus shift allowance.
• Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options), pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and a flexible benefits fund.
• Applicants must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

SOC Analyst (L2) (SC Clearance Required) - Multiple UK Locations (Shift Work) - £55,000 - £58,000 - Permanent