L1 SOC Analyst - MSSP

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive bonus scheme

Job summary

A Managed Security Service Provider seeks both Graduate and Experienced Security Analysts to join their SOC team. This role involves monitoring and analyzing security alerts using various SIEM tools in a 24/7 environment with a focus on incident investigation and team collaboration. Candidates should possess 1-2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Active Directory, Intune, and security tools like Elastic and Sentinel. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 - £26,000 with a 15% bonus and a hybrid working model for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a SOC or relevant IT infrastructure role.
• Proficiency in Active Directory (AD) and Intune.
• Experience with SIEM tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts using SIEM tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance security measures.
• Provide detailed reports on security events and trends.
• Assist in maintaining and improving SOC operations.

Skills

Experience in a SOC or relevant IT infrastructure role

Proficiency in Active Directory (AD)

Proficiency in Intune

Experience with Elastic

Experience with Microsoft Sentinel

Experience with Microsoft Defender

Experience with Splunk

Job description

Join a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), that has been securing businesses globally since 2004. Initially a SIEM company, they evolved to offer managed services 12 years ago, driven by client demand for better staff retention. With an agile and dynamic team, they have maintained long-term client relationships, with their first client still with them after a decade. Their team members thrive here, with opportunities for rapid advancement. Clients span various sectors primarily in the UK, with growing interests in France, Germany, the Middle East, and the United States.

We are seeking both Graduate and Experienced Security Analysts to join the SOC team. The role involves working with Elastic, Sentinel, Defender, and occasionally Splunk. Analysts must be SC & NPPV3 cleared or capable of obtaining these clearances.

This role sits within a 24/7 SOC environment and follows a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights). The schedule alternates between three and four shifts per week, providing regular time off. All night shifts are fully remote, and day shifts that fall outside UK business hours can also be worked from home, offering a flexible and balanced working setup.

If you are interested in this opportunity, get in touch and apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse security alerts using SIEM tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance security measures.
• Provide detailed reports on security events and trends.
• Assist in maintaining and improving SOC operations.

Skills/Must have:

• 1-2 years of experience in a SOC or relevant IT infrastructure role.
• Proficiency in AD, Intune, and general IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Elastic, Sentinel, Defender, and Splunk is desirable.

Benefits:

• Be part of a company with a proven track record and long-term client relationships.
• Work in a supportive and agile environment where good performance is recognised and rewarded.
• Benefit from a hybrid working policy that supports work-life balance.
• Join a team with a history of progression; many have advanced from entry-level to senior positions.

Salary:

• £24,000 - £26,000 basic salary per annum
• 15% bonus