Security Operations Center Analyst

Level 3 SOC Analyst

Location: Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days WFH)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + package

NOTE: Due to the nature of the work, you for this opportunity must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 SOC Analyst to join a growing cyber security function supporting the detection, investigation and response to security threats across enterprise environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced SOC Analyst or a strong Level 2 Analyst ready to step up into a more senior position, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to the evolution of security operations capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Investigating and responding to complex cyber security incidents and escalations
• Conducting proactive threat hunting and leveraging threat intelligence to identify emerging risks
• Monitoring, analysing and tuning security alerts across Microsoft security technologies
• Supporting and enhancing SIEM and detection engineering capabilities
• Working with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra Identity, and Microsoft cloud security services
• Analysing logs and events across Windows and Linux environments
• Developing and improving SOC processes, playbooks and response procedures
• Mentoring and supporting junior analysts within the SOC team
• Collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre environment
• Strong incident investigation, threat analysis and security monitoring experience
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, ideally Microsoft Sentinel
• Good understanding of threat intelligence, networking and Linux systems
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies including Defender, Sentinel, Identity and Cloud security tools
• Ability to mentor or provide guidance to less experienced analysts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) certification
• Experience working within Microsoft-centric security environments
• Threat hunting and detection engineering experience
• Exposure to automation and SOAR technologies
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP or CISMP

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SOC professional looking to develop their career within a Microsoft-focused cyber security environment. Apply today, or reach out directly to Sarah McMahon for a confidential conversation.