Security Operations Center Analyst

Queen Square Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Square Recruitment is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst (Level 3) for a prestigious consultancy in Manchester. This 6-month contract role focuses on advanced threat detection and incident response within a high-stakes environment. Candidates should have a solid background in cybersecurity and experience with Microsoft security tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years as SOC Level 3.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.
• Proficient in handling incidents aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of high-severity security incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft tools.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and enhance response processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Digital Forensics

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

KQL

Job description

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Senior Delivery Partner at Queen Square Recruitment

Our client, a leading global consultancy, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Manchester. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented SOC Analyst - L3 to join a dynamic and agile development team on an initial 6 months contract, with the potential for extension.

If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further.

Job Title: SOC Analyst – Level 3

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid – minimum 3 days on-site per week)

Contract Type: Contract (6 months)

Day Rate: Inside IR35 (Flexible)

About the Role

A leading organisation is looking for an experienced SOC Analyst (Level 3) to join its cybersecurity operations team. This role is ideal for senior professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments and enjoy working on proactive threat detection, incident response, and advanced security automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of high-severity security incidents
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite
• Develop and fine-tune analytic rules, detection use-cases, and automation playbooks
• Perform deep-dive analysis on malware, phishing, and lateral movement threats
• Correlate events across diverse log sources and technologies
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimise Microsoft security tool integration
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
• Maintain and enhance incident response processes and documentation
• Produce regular SOC performance reports and threat intelligence summaries

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, with 2+ years at SOC Level 3 or senior analyst level
• Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, custom rules, automation, dashboards)
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Office 365
• Proficient in handling incidents aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems, networking, and endpoint security
• Skilled in digital forensics, threat intelligence, and advanced incident handling
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automated workflows

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting SOC environments in the retail or FMCG sector
• Background in major incident response and recovery

Esther Urtecho

Senior Delivery Consultant

London | Bristol | Amsterdam

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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