Tier 1 Security Operations Analyst

Role: SOC AnalystLocation: Birmingham & LeedsWork Pattern: Hybrid (1 day/week in office)Salary: Up to £32,000 (15% 24/7 Shift Allowance) We are on the lookout for a Security Operation Centre Analyst to join a fast-paced, client focused IT Solutions and Managed Service Provider (MSP), to to become part of their expanding Security Operations Center. Being the front line of cyber defence.This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity or IT support who are eager to advance their careers in threat detection, incident response, and real-time security monitoring. A great time to join a company looking to nurture new cyber talent from tier 1 through to team leads and management positions.Key Responsibilities:

• Keep thorough records of investigations, incidents, and all remediation actions performed.
• Review, assess, and prioritize security alerts generated from platforms such as SIEM, EDR, and XDR.
• Support clients by offering practical advice on incident response and threat containment.
• Work alongside senior analysts and response teams to drive incidents through to resolution.
• Examine suspected security events and escalate them in line with defined procedures.
• Contribute to improving detection capabilities by refining rules, queries, and security analytics.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of evolving threats, attacker techniques, and new technologies.

Requirements:

• Previous MSP expereince is essential
• Genuine passion for cybersecurity
• Willingness to learn
• Familiarity with security monitoring in cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, such as Microsoft Sentinel or Rapid7.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, 24/7 shift-based SOC environments

Desireable:

Role: SOC AnalystLocation: Birmingham & LeedsWork Pattern: Hybrid (1 day/week in office)Salary: Up to £32,000 (15% 24/7 Shift Allowance)

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