Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Cambridge is seeking a Level 3 SOC Analyst to enhance their Security Operations Center. The role involves leading incident response efforts, mentoring juniors, and utilizing advanced techniques for threat hunting and mitigation of cyber threats. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact the organization's security strategy in a growing team of experts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in SOC, incident response, or cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar.
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex incident investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Perform advanced threat hunting and develop incident response playbooks.
• Mentor junior analysts and enhance detection capabilities.

Skills

Incident response

Cybersecurity operations

Threat hunting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Python

PowerShell

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: L3 SOC Analyst

One of our clients, a leading provider of managed security services, is looking for a Level 3 SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a critical role within a growing team responsible for the advanced detection, investigation, and mitigation of complex cyber threats. As a senior member of the SOC, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to lead high-impact incident response efforts and guide the strategic direction of the organization's security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex incident investigations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve critical security issues.
• Perform advanced threat hunting, identifying sophisticated attack vectors and emerging threat patterns.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks, integrating threat intelligence and proactive defense strategies.Conduct deep forensic analysis and root cause investigations for high-severity incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, promoting best practices in incident detection and response.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection capabilities and improve threat modeling.
• Oversee the continuous tuning and optimization of SIEM platforms and other security tools to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.
• Contribute to red/blue team exercises to validate security controls and improve SOC readiness.
• Support compliance and audit activities by providing expert analysis and reporting.

Skills/Must Have:

• 4+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or cybersecurity operations role.
• Extensive experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and EDR solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.
• Threat Hunting Experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to correlate and interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.