L2 SOC Analyst - Lead Investigations & Escalations

Oscar Technology; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Technology is recruiting a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a client in the United Kingdom. The role centers on incident investigation, threat hunting and acting as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, with a view to strengthening security operations.

You will lead shifts, mentor colleagues, drive improvements to detection capabilities and incident response playbooks, and take ownership of escalated incidents to safeguard critical assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in security operations and SOC processes.
• Ability to investigate and triage incidents independently.
• Proactive approach with initiative to improve processes.
• Confidence to support colleagues and own escalated incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts, triaging incidents and managing escalations.
• Act as escalation point for Tier 1 SOC Analysts.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify potential security threats.
• Lead the team during shifts, supporting analysts with investigations and decision-making.
• Improve SOC processes, procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Identify opportunities to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Skills

SOC experience

L2 readiness

Incident triage

Job description

Oscar Technology is recruiting a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a client in the United Kingdom. The role centers on incident investigation, threat hunting and acting as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, with a view to strengthening security operations.

You will lead shifts, mentor colleagues, drive improvements to detection capabilities and incident response playbooks, and take ownership of escalated incidents to safeguard critical assets.