Security Operations Center Analyst

🚀 SOC Analysts (L1, L2 & L3) | £35,705 to £70,000

Our client is a leading UK provider of managed IT, cyber security and modern workplace solutions, and they are growing their 24/7 Security Operations Centre. They are hiring Analysts at three levels, so whether you're an L1 analyst or ready to lead investigations, there is a role to suit you.

✨ Why this role stands out:

1️⃣ Access to a wide range of security tooling, including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft XDR

2️⃣ Three levels of opportunity, from first SOC role through to senior technical lead

3️⃣ A team that invests in your development, with ongoing training and certification support

🎯 The roles:

L1 Cyber Security Analyst | £35,705 to £40,825 (includes 15% shift allowance)

🔹 Monitor and triage alerts, investigate potential threats and act as first escalation point for Associate Analysts

🔹 4 days on, 4 days off, alternating days and nights (7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am)

🔹 Ideal with 6 months to 1 year in a SOC or technical IT role

L2 Cyber Security Analyst | £35,500 to £50,000

🔹 Lead security investigations, manage incident response and triage P5 to P4 incidents while supporting on higher severity cases

🔹 Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

🔹 Ideal with 2 to 3 years’ experience handling complex escalations and investigations

L3 Cyber Security Analyst | £45,000 to £70,000

🔹 Act as the senior technical lead and primary escalation point for L2 Analysts

🔹 Investigate, contain and remediate sophisticated incidents, mentor the team and drive automation and process improvement

🔹 Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

🔹 Ideal with 3+ years’ experience, and any lead experience is a bonus

🎯 What you will be doing (all levels):

🔹 Investigating and triaging security alerts, and tuning detections to improve accuracy

🔹 Supporting incident response and post-incident reviews

🔹 Using threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats

🔹 Communicating clearly with customers and colleagues, technical or not

🛠️ What we are looking for:

🔹 Hands-on experience with EDR and SIEM tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, SentinelOne or QRadar

🔹 A background in IT or a technical environment, with shift or 24/7 SOC experience a plus

🔹 Strong attention to detail, good communication and a proactive approach to problem solving

🔹 Certifications such as SC-200, CCFR, BTL1 or SANS/GIAC are advantageous but not essential

🎁 Benefits:

🔹 Ongoing training and certification support

🔹 Enhanced pension, annual leave and family leave

🔹 Health cash plan, life assurance and critical illness cover

🔹 Free parking and subsidised travel passes

🔹 Cycle to Work, EV salary sacrifice and technology purchase schemes

🔹 Discounted gym membership and employee referral schemes

💰 Salary: £35,705 to £70,000 depending on level (L1 includes 15% shift allowance)

📩 Ready to apply? Click Apply with your updated CV and tell us which level you are interested in. If you would like a confidential chat first, message me directly on LinkedIn and I will talk you through the roles.

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