Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This pivotal role involves safeguarding critical national infrastructure through vigilant monitoring and incident response within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. Candidates will utilize advanced SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and engage in hands-on investigations to address potential threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in high-pressure environments, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact at a national level.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel is critical.
• Strong background in security operations and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts using SIEM tools.
• Conduct in-depth incident investigations and remediation.
• Coach junior analysts and enhance SOC workflows.

Skills

SIEM tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Cloud environments (Azure and AWS)

Network protocols knowledge

Scripting (Python or similar)

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Security operations experience

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

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Security Operations Center Analyst, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Anson McCade

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior SOC Analyst

Please note: Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (sole British national).

We’re looking for an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join a high-profile security programme supporting a critical national infrastructure (CNI) client. This is a Leeds-based, on-site role working within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, protecting vital systems hosted in Azure and AWS cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts and network traffic using SIEM tools.
• Analyse and categorise security incidents in line with internal policies.
• Conduct in-depth incident investigations, reporting, and remediation.
• Utilise threat intelligence to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Support incident response activities for national-scale cyber events.
• Help improve SOC workflows, including automation and threat detection use cases.
• Coach junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (critical to this role).
• Experience in security operations, including SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk).
• Solid understanding of cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
• Knowledge of network protocols, threat actors, and attack vectors.
• Ability to analyse complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) and security automation (SOAR).
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its operational use.
• Experience in software engineering or penetration testing.
• Exposure to Splunk ES and development of custom content.
• Knowledge of security process development and client consulting.

Additional Information:

This role is based in Leeds, where secure access to client systems is available. You'll be working as part of a 24/7 shift rota, ensuring constant vigilance over critical national infrastructure systems.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in high-pressure environments, and meet the security clearance requirements, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a national level.