Security Operations Center Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst

We are working with a growing cyber security business that is looking to add a SOC Analyst to its Security Operations Centre team. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative environment where you will play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats across a range of customer environments.

The position would suit someone with a genuine passion for cyber security, strong analytical skills, and a desire to continuously develop within a fast paced SOC environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and investigate security alerts and incidents across customer environments

• Take ownership of the full security incident management lifecycle, including triage, investigation, escalation, remediation recommendations, customer communication, reporting, and closure

• Utilise SIEM and User Behaviour Analytics (UBA) tools to identify suspicious activity, abnormal user behaviour, malware, and potential security breaches

• Support the day to day maintenance and optimisation of SIEM platforms, including tuning rules, alerts, and reporting capabilities

• Work closely with customer security teams to detect, contain, and eradicate threats

• Leverage threat intelligence feeds and services to identify emerging threats and develop new mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with internal Security Engineers, Architects, SOC Analysts, and Service Delivery teams to improve security operations and response capabilities

• Assist with improving SOC documentation, workflows, and operational processes

• Maintain awareness of the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques

• Support wider security initiatives and undertake additional duties where required

Technical Environment

• SIEM technologies

• User Behaviour Analytics (UBA) tools

• Threat Intelligence platforms

• Firewalls and endpoint security technologies

• Active Directory and wider infrastructure security tooling

Requirements

• Previous experience within a SOC, Cyber Security, or Security Operations environment

• Good understanding of security incident response processes and the Cyber Kill Chain

• Experience investigating security alerts and analysing security events

• Knowledge of SIEM technologies and security monitoring principles

• Understanding of networking, endpoint security, Active Directory, and firewalls

• Basic scripting or programming knowledge beneficial

• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 or PCI is advantageous but not essential

What They’re Looking For

• Passionate about cyber security and emerging threats

• Naturally inquisitive with a problem solving mindset

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team

• Strong communication and customer facing skills

• Motivated to continuously learn and develop

• Interested in improving processes, documentation, and SOC operations

• Enthusiastic about researching real world cyber threats and attack techniques

• Keen to contribute positively to the wider SOC team and security community