Lead SOC Analyst - Incident Response & Threat Hunting (DV)

NexGen Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a highly capable Tier 2 SOC Analyst to lead incident investigations within its Security Operations Centre. This hands-on role involves managing medium to high-severity incidents, supporting containment strategies, and enhancing the organization's security posture. Ideal candidates should possess strong cybersecurity knowledge and experience in incident response and threat hunting. The role offers a competitive salary and shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Tier 2 SOC Analyst role or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of incident response processes.
• Experience with SIEM tools and threat hunting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations for medium to high-severity incidents.
• Support remediation efforts and act as an escalation point.
• Contribute to continuous SOC maturity initiatives.

Skills

Incident management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Investigation skills

Threat hunting

Job description

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a highly capable Tier 2 SOC Analyst to lead incident investigations within its Security Operations Centre. This hands-on role involves managing medium to high-severity incidents, supporting containment strategies, and enhancing the organization's security posture. Ideal candidates should possess strong cybersecurity knowledge and experience in incident response and threat hunting. The role offers a competitive salary and shift allowance.