Senior SOC Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in defense and security solutions is on the lookout for a Senior SOC Analyst to lead security operations and incident management. This pivotal role involves safeguarding critical systems from cyber threats while mentoring a team of analysts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in security operations, a strong grasp of network security protocols, and proficiency in automation scripting. Join a high-stakes environment where your expertise will directly contribute to national security interests and help shape the future of security operations. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Medical Care

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Security Operations with hands-on incident response experience.
• Strong understanding of network security and TCP/IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts in a high-security environment.
• Oversee real-time security monitoring and incident response activities.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Analysis

Network Security

Python Scripting

Cloud Security

Threat Intelligence

Education

Cybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIA)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NDR

Splunk (ES)

AWS

Azure

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior SOC Analyst

Leeds | 5 days onsite

Up to £60,000

A global leader in defence and security solutions is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to take charge of security operations, incident management, and threat detection strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SOC analyst to step into a leadership role and help protect critical systems from evolving cyber threats.

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating security incidents in a high-stakes environment. You will work with a team of experts, leveraging advanced security technologies to safeguard national security interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts in a high-security environment.
• Oversee real-time security monitoring and incident response activities.
• Investigate, triage, and manage security incidents using SIEM, EDR, and NDR tools.
• Coordinate threat intelligence integration to enhance detection capabilities.
• Develop and refine SOC processes to improve efficiency and resilience.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in Security Operations, with hands-on experience in incident response and threat analysis.
• Strong understanding of network security, TCP/IP protocols, and intrusion detection.
• Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation and security tooling.
• Experience with Splunk (ES) and/or Sentinel for log analysis and threat detection.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and modern security architectures.
• Detailed knowledge of threat intelligence, TTPs, and adversary tracking.
• Must be a Sole British National (Born in UK)
• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIA, or equivalent).
• Experience in cloud security monitoring and advanced analytics (UEBA).

The Package:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Medical care

This is a key role within a high-stakes environment, offering the chance to shape security operations and lead a team against sophisticated cyber threats.

If you’re ready for the next step in your career, contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade today.