Level 3 SOC Analyst

Element Materials Technology; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent testing and certification company is seeking a Level 3 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will monitor security platforms, analyze alerts, and conduct threat hunting. You should possess strong communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and experience in a SOC environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a founding member of Cyber Defence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within a Security Operations Centre as an L3 analyst.
• Demonstrable understanding of security monitoring and control systems.
• Confidence in communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security platforms for real-time threats.
• Analyze and triage security alerts and incidents.
• Conduct proactive Threat Hunting activities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Self-motivated with a positive mindset

Ability to review/write reports and procedures

Translating technical findings to a non-technical audience

Understanding of latest security principles

Knowledge of digital forensic and malware analysis tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Level 3 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic and growing team. The role holder will bring a mature approach to their work with extensive technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in Security Operations. This is a unique opportunity to be a founding key member of Cyber Defence. You will work closely with key stakeholders at all levels to develop what you see as a great 24/7 operational cyber defence capability.

Please note the on‑call rota is every 1 in 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Defence authority for real‑time monitoring of Element's security platforms such as SIEM and Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
• Prompt analysis and triage of alerts and security events. Support the Incident Response (IR) team to report potential or actual incidents
• Conduct proactive Threat Hunting across the estate and help develop the Threat Intelligence capability
• Work closely with the Incident Response (IR) team and report potential or actual incidents. Support the incident management process
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, Privacy and Legal and senior stakeholders.
• Perform digital forensics on computer/network artifacts to assess the risk and impact of an incident. Perform malware analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and Managed Security Service Providers to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security controls.
• Direct and coordinate analysts' work and provide expert technical support

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• A highly self‑motivated individual with positive mindset and can‑do attitude, and a strong believer of security as an enabler to support business growth.
• Proven ability to review/write reports, procedures and standards.
• Ability to translate technical findings to a non‑technical audience.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and trends.
• Exposure to cyber security, including knowledge and experience of the breadth of threat actors and depth of threat vectors available
• Knowledge of using digital forensic and malware analysis tools, whether that be commercial products or open source

Experience Needed to Fulfil the Role

• Comprehensive experience of operating within a Security Operations Centre as an L3 analyst. Experience as a threat hunter preferable
• Experience in operating successfully within a large complex/federated enterprise environment
• Demonstrable understanding of security monitoring, intrusion detection, prevention and control systems including firewalls, anti‑virus, web proxies.
• Experience of security incident management and an understanding of best practice frameworks
• Technical knowledge and practical experience in any associated area e.g., networks, malware analysis, digital forensics etc.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and efficient problem solving
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global corporate environment
• Experience and confidence in being able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming 'the world's most trusted testing partner'.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.