Security Operations Center Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Level 2 SOC Analyst to join their Threat Detection & Response team. This hybrid role involves managing security incidents, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with specialists in a dynamic SOC environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of SOC experience and a strong grasp of cyber threats and security tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in a SOC environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage and triage escalated security alerts and incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for Level 1 analysts.
• Support tool tuning and threat detection improvements.

Skills

Cyber threats

Networking

Security tooling

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing certifications in InfoSec or Networking

Job description

Job Description

Level 2 SOC Analyst

Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote - No night shifts

Salary band: £40,000 - £50,000

Our client is an established UK based MSSP who are hiring for a Level 2 SOC Analyst to support their growing Threat Detection & Response team. This role will be ideal for someone with at least 2 years’ hands-on experience in a SOC.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage and triage escalated security alerts and incidents
• Act as an escalation point for Level 1 analysts and provide mentoring
• Own customer communication and incident resolution
• Follow structured remediation playbooks and incident response procedures
• Support tool tuning, threat detection improvements, and service optimisation
• Participate in a 24/7 SOC environment (some on-call responsibilities, but no night shifts)
• Collaborate with SMEs in IR, Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering

Requirements

• 2+ years working in a SOC environment
• Strong grasp of cyber threats, networking, and security tooling
• Experience in customer-facing or service desk roles
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Actively pursuing certifications or qualifications in InfoSec or Networking
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with a passion for cyber security

Unfortunately, this role does not offer sponsorship.