Security Operations Center Analyst

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter seeks an experienced SOC Analyst for a 12-month contract to manage security incidents and alerts. The successful candidate will utilize tools like Splunk and Microsoft Defender, working closely with internal and client technical teams to ensure cybersecurity resilience. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training and many employee benefits in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Virtual GP

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Paid time off for training

Cycle to work and tech schemes

Company pension

Financial wellbeing support

Income protection

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a SOC environment required.
• Strong hands-on experience with Splunk and Microsoft Defender.
• Experience with Managed Security Service Providers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to escalated security incidents from Adarma and the client.
• Monitor and manage incidents via Splunk.
• Liaise with frontline retail staff during security incidents.

Skills

Incident resolution

Analytical skills

Education

CompTIA Security+

GCIA

GCIH

Microsoft SC-200

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Cortex

Proofpoint

Job description

Job Description

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025 at 12:00

Department: SOC Team

Location: Edinburgh, expectation of working in the office twice a week

Employment Type: Fixed-term for 12 months

What you’ll do

We are looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our SOC team on a 12-month contract. This role involves working closely with our internal technical teams and one of our clients’ technical teams to respond to escalated security incidents and alerts.

In this role, you’ll:

• Respond to escalated security incidents from Adarma and the client.
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by the SOC across various tools and technologies.
• Monitor and manage incidents via Splunk, with end-to-end resolution.
• Triage and respond to user-reported phishing attempts.
• Liaise with frontline retail staff and technical teams to ensure clear communication during security incidents.
• Use ticketing systems for tracking and documenting incidents.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience working in a SOC environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Splunk and Microsoft Defender.
• Familiarity with Cortex, Proofpoint, and Microsoft security technologies.
• Strong analytical and incident resolution skills.
• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers is desirable.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GCIA, GCIH, Microsoft SC-200, or similar.

Who we are

We’re a company on a mission to protect the promise of cyber resilience. From banking and retail to food delivery and manufacturing, our team of passionate cyber defenders is committed to protecting what matters. We stand side-by-side with our customers every day, providing innovative cybersecurity solutions that protect against threats, mitigate risks, and deliver outcomes that make a remarkable difference.

We want to defend cyberspace with people who share our passion for stopping cyber criminals. We empower access to equal opportunities, hiring people based on their potential, not just a job description.

What we offer

• Private healthcare, virtual GP, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and mental wellbeing platform
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Buy and sell holiday with an extra day off for your birthday
• Ongoing training and development, with industry-recognized certifications
• Paid time off for training and volunteering
• Cycle to work and tech schemes
• Company pension
• Financial wellbeing support
• Income protection

We are leaders in cybersecurity. We believe a career in this field should be accessible for all and recognize that having a diverse team is essential to our success. We welcome all aspiring cyber defenders, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, neurotype, or background. We understand that diversity goes beyond the surface, and just as every hero has different talents, so do our people.

You can find out more about our interview process by clicking here. We aim to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you have feedback or notice we’ve missed something, please contact our careers team via email at [e-mail], or connect with us on LinkedIn through our Adarma Company Page.