Security Operations Center Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join their team in Leeds. This on-site role involves monitoring and investigating security incidents within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure systems hosted in cloud environments. Candidates must possess hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and a solid understanding of security operations. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in high-pressure environments, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel required.
• Experience in security operations and SIEM tools essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Security Operations

Cloud Environments

Data Analysis

Scripting

Threat Intelligence

Tools

SIEM Tools

Splunk

Job description

Job Description

Senior SOC Analyst

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Leeds, on-site

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

We’re looking for an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join a high-profile security programme supporting a critical 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 -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.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• 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 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 level.