Cyber Security Analyst L2 - SOC Threat & Response

Aspire Technology Solutions; North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech firm in North East England is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst L2 to enhance their SOC team's effectiveness. You will monitor and respond to security threats, lead investigations, and improve overall security posture. Candidates should have experience with incident response, EDR platforms, and strong cybersecurity knowledge. The role offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £45,000, along with attractive benefits aimed at employee well-being and continuous development.

Benefits

Travel benefits including free parking

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and strong attention to detail.
• Prior IT infrastructure or cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
• Experience managing and operating EDR platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations in line with QC/QA policies.
• Manage and follow up on tickets while identifying candidates for tuning.
• Triage and investigate security incidents.
• Update SOC wiki with use cases and playbooks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Incident response tools

Operational knowledge of EDR platforms

Cybersecurity concepts

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant certifications (AZ-500, SC-200, etc.)

Tools

EDR platforms (Crowdstrike, SentinelOne)

SIEM platforms (QRadar, Azure Sentinel)

Job description

A dynamic tech firm in North East England is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst L2 to enhance their SOC team's effectiveness. You will monitor and respond to security threats, lead investigations, and improve overall security posture. Candidates should have experience with incident response, EDR platforms, and strong cybersecurity knowledge. The role offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £45,000, along with attractive benefits aimed at employee well-being and continuous development.