Cyber Security Analyst – SOC L1

Stopping a cyber threat early starts with spotting what matters, cutting through false alarms and acting quickly when a genuine risk appears. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll be on the frontline of that response, monitoring security activity for corporate clients and helping protect their systems from emerging threats.

You’ll join an established MSP in London’s West End, working within a growing UK-based team where you’ll triage alerts, investigate potential incidents and take ownership of first-line remediation. This is a strong opportunity for someone already working within an MSP environment who wants to develop their career while gaining further exposure to Microsoft technologies.

What’s in it for you

Permanent opportunity within a growing managed services environment
Gym membership and Vitality at Work rewards and benefits
20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days
Company pension, employee mentoring programme and paid volunteer time
Cycle to Work scheme, team events, games nights and regular team activities
Opportunities for continued development within an established cyber security environment
Your responsibilities as Cyber Security Analyst

Monitor, triage and provide the first line of defence for incidents across the organisation and managed security service
Investigate alerts, identify false positives and prioritise genuine threats based on severity and potential impact
Follow established playbooks to carry out remedial actions, escalating more complex or urgent incidents where required
Manage technical, stakeholder and client communications throughout active incidents, providing clear and concise updates
Liaise with third-party service providers when required, logging tickets and coordinating activity through to resolution
Maintain a professional, customer-focused service throughout each ticket lifecycle, keeping clients informed of progress and managing expectations
What we’re looking for in a Cyber Security Analyst

Proven experience working within a Tier 1 security operations environment for an MSP, supporting corporate clients
Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and Endpoint Detection and Response technologies
Understanding of Microsoft 365 cloud technologies from a cyber threat and security perspective
SC-200 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate and SC-900 Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals, or currently studying towards these certifications
Strong client service, incident communication and telephone skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities during active security events
Working hours: 7.5 hours per day on a fortnightly shift pattern – 8:00am–4:30pm, 9:00am–5:30pm or 9:30am–6:00pm.

If you’re ready to strengthen your security operations experience within an established MSP and take the next step in your career, apply today for this Cyber Security Analyst opportunity.

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