Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company seeks a Security Operations Center Analyst based in Dunfermline. The role includes responding to security incidents, managing alerts across various technologies, and liaising with teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have a strong SOC background and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Private health care

Hybrid and flexible working

Buy and sell holidays

Ongoing training and development

Paid time off for training and volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Financial wellbeing support

Income protection

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a SOC environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with security tools.
• Experience with Managed Security Service Providers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to escalated security incidents from clients.
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by SOC tools.
• Monitor and manage incidents with end-to-end resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Incident resolution skills

Communication

Education

Security certifications (CompTIA Security+, GCIA, GCIH)

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Cortex

Proofpoint

Job description

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Security Operations Center Analyst, Dunfermline

Client: Adarma Security

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

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025 at 12:00

Department: SOC Team

Employment Type: Fixed-term for 12 months

What you’ll do

• 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 are committed to protecting the things that matter. We stand side-by-side with our customers every day providing innovative cybersecurity solutions that protect against threats, mitigate risk, 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 health care, 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-recognised certifications
• Paid time off for training and volunteering
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Company pension
• Financial wellbeing support
• Income protection

We are leaders in inclusion. We believe a career in cybersecurity should be accessible to all and recognize that having a diverse team is essential to our success. We welcome all aspiring cyber defenders, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, neurotype, or uniqueness. We understand that diversity goes beyond surface differences, 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 ensure our hiring experience is fair and accessible, but if we miss something, please let us know by contacting our careers team via email or voice note at [emailprotected], or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Adarma Company Page.