Security Operations Center Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to join their SOC team. This role focuses on responding to security incidents and monitoring alerts using tools like Splunk, requiring strong analytical skills and relevant security certifications. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity field.

Benefits

Private health care

Hybrid and flexible working

Paid time off for training and volunteering

Financial wellbeing support

Company pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to escalated security incidents from clients.
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by the SOC.
• Monitor and manage incidents via Splunk.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Incident Resolution

Communication

Education

Security Certifications (CompTIA Security+, GCIA, GCIH, Microsoft SC-200)

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Cortex

Proofpoint

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Security Operations Center Analyst, livingston

col-narrow-left

Client:

Adarma Security

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025 at 12:00

Department: SOC Team

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

Employment Type: Fixed-term for 12 months

What you’ll do

We are looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our SOC team, on a 12-month contract. This role involves working closely with our internal technical teams and one of our clients’ technical team to respond to escalated security incidents and alerts.

In this role, you’ll:

• 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 and 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 when it comes to inclusion. We believe a career in cybersecurity should be accessible for all and recognise that having a diverse team is essential to our success. We welcome all aspiring cyber defenders, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, neurotype or uniqueness. We understand that diversity goes beyond the surface and just as every hero has different talents, so too do our people.

You can find out more about our interview process by clicking here. We try to ensure our hiring experience is fair and accessible but recognise that sometimes we might miss something. If we have, please let us know by contacting our careers team via email or voice note on [emailprotected] ,or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Adarma Company Page.