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.