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SOC Analyst
Leeds (Hybrid) | £50,000 - £58,000 Package | 24/7 Shift Pattern | Permanent
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SOC Analyst – Join a Growing Cyber Security Operations Team
An established international technology and cyber security services provider is investing heavily in its Security Operations capability and is looking to appoint a SOC Analyst to join a growing 24/7 Cyber Defence team based in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cyber security professional looking to further develop their experience within a mature Security Operations environment, gaining exposure to incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management and modern Microsoft security technologies.
Working within a highly regulated customer environment, you will help monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents while supporting the ongoing protection of critical business systems and infrastructure.
The Role
As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and responding to cyber security events, supporting incident investigations and helping to maintain a strong security posture across customer environments.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and investigate security alerts and events across cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments
Support the management of security incidents through the incident response lifecycle
Perform security investigations and root cause analysis
Validate indicators of compromise and assess potential business impact
Conduct proactive threat hunting activities
Query and analyse security data using Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
Support vulnerability management and remediation activities
Work closely with technical teams to coordinate containment and recovery actions
Produce incident reports, documentation and recommendations
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities
Technology Environment
You'll gain exposure to a modern enterprise security stack including:
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender XDR
Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Cloud
Defender for Identity
Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Intune
Qualys
AttackIQ
XM Cyber
Threat Intelligence Platforms
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in one or more of the following:
Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments
Security Monitoring
Incident Response
Cyber Security Analysis
Threat Detection
Threat Hunting
Vulnerability Management
Security Operations
You may currently be working as a:
SOC Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
Security Analyst
Security Operations Analyst
Threat Detection Analyst
Blue Team Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Essential Skills
Experience monitoring and investigating security events
Understanding of cyber security threats, attack techniques and security controls
Exposure to SIEM technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working within a security operations environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable Skills
Microsoft Sentinel experience
KQL (Kusto Query Language)
Microsoft Defender XDR technologies
Threat Hunting experience
Detection Engineering
Security Automation
Vulnerability Assessment platforms such as Qualys
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
Exposure to NIST, ISO27001 or CIS Controls
Experience supporting regulated environments
Why Apply?
This organisation is a recognised international technology and cyber security provider supporting customers globally.
You'll join a collaborative team environment with genuine opportunities to develop your cyber security career, gain industry certifications and work with some of the most widely adopted security technologies in the market.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (rising with service)
Birthday day off
Hybrid working model
Home-based night shifts
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Income Protection
Learning & Development support
Dedicated certification programme
Microsoft, AWS, Cisco and Fortinet training pathways
Leadership development opportunities
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail discounts programme
Modern office environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a SOC Analyst looking to join a mature cyber security operation and continue developing their incident response, threat detection and cyber defence skills within a highly respected technology organisation