Security Operations Center Analyst

Hamilton Barnes ?; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled L3 SOC Analyst to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves providing expert technical support for cybersecurity deployments and managing SIEM and EDR platforms. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and play a crucial role in protecting critical assets. The position offers a challenging environment where your contributions will directly impact security operations and compliance. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and looking for career growth opportunities, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Parental leave support

Healthcare Cash Plan

Dental insurance

Gym membership options

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Expertise in SIEM/EDR platforms and cybersecurity investigations is essential.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and networking required.

Responsibilities

• Implement security procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide consultancy and advice to teams and customers.
• Manage and maintain security policies for customer projects.

Skills

SIEM/EDR platform support

Cybersecurity investigations

Firewalls

Next-Gen Firewalls

TCP/IP

Operational Technology

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

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Cyber Security Consultant at Hamilton Barnes

Job Title: L3 SOC Analyst

Salary: Up to £70,000

Location: Belfast, Hatfield or Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9-5pm

Role:

As an L3 SOC Analyst, you will provide expert technical support for complex network and cybersecurity deployments across key UK contracts. You will be responsible for managing SIEM and EDR platforms, developing security playbooks, and enhancing security operations. This role requires a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, operating systems, firewalls, and networking, along with deep cybersecurity expertise.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in protecting critical assets. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment where your skills will directly impact security operations and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Implement security procedures and processes that align with strategy, policies, and legal requirements.
• Provide security consultancy and advice to internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure security compliance with government and industry standards.
• Develop, manage, and maintain security policies, configurations, and functions for customer projects.
• Conduct integration testing for new services and document findings.
• Represent the team in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support and maintain SIEM infrastructure, including applications and operating systems.
• Protect sensitive customer information and ensure security best practices are followed.

Skills/Must have:

• Strong expertise in supporting and designing SIEM/EDR platforms.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity investigations and troubleshooting, including:
• Security Infrastructure: Firewalls, Next-Gen Firewalls, Network devices
• Cloud Platforms & Networking: TCP/IP, Operational Technology
• SC clearance eligibility.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution).
• Parental leave support, including maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, dental insurance, and gym membership options.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy extra holiday.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting