Cyber Security Engineer

Reed; Manchester; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established MSP in Manchester is seeking a SOC Analyst to join their SOC function. The role offers remote work with monthly office visits and the opportunity for professional development, including certifications. Candidates should have up to 12 months of SOC Analyst experience and skills in security analysis and SIEM solutions. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to GBP45k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience up to 12 months working as a SOC Analyst.
• Experience in deep diving into security issues and analysis.
• Core infrastructure / networking background would be desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security issues and perform threat hunting.
• Mentor new team members in the future.
• Participate in webinars related to SOC functions.

Skills

Experience as a SOC Analyst

Deep dive into security issues

Experience with SIEM solutions

Scripting in KQL / PowerShell

Threat Hunting / Analysis

Mentoring experience

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

SOC Analyst – GBP45k

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well–established MSP as part of their SOC function.

You will be joining a fast paced fast growing arm of the business which has gone from strength to strength since its addition to the business.

The role comes with pretty much 100% remote home working with once a month visits to their office in Manchester.

They are a full Microsoft Gold Partner / Family Run and also voted one of the top employers in the UK.

The current SOC function has a small close knit team of engineers – they deploy a flat SOC structure so you will be involved in all elements of a SOC function.

They are big on certifications and open to candidates with them or happy to put you through relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience up to 12 months working as a SOC Analyst
• Experience in deep diving into security issues and analysis rather than just ticket management
• Experience with SIEM solutions (Azure Sentinel, with Splunk etc also useful to have)
• Scripting experience with – KQL / PowerShell scripting
• Threat Hunting / Analysis Investigation
• Opportunity to run and be involved in webinars
• Opportunity to train and mentor new team members in the future
• Core infrastructure / networking background would be desired

The role comes with a base up to GBP45k

They are interviewing ASAP so apply today for consideration!