Security Operations Center Analyst

Queen Square Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Level 2 SOC Analyst to join a dynamic security operations team in Reading. With responsibilities in incident investigations, threat hunting, and forensic analysis, this contract role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity expertise. Candidates must have 6-8 years in cybersecurity, strong skills in tools like Splunk and CrowdStrike, and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in SOC.
• Hands-on experience with modern SIEMs & EDR.
• Solid forensic and malware analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier 2 incident investigations and manage escalations.
• Perform forensic analysis and malware assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve detection & response.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Malware analysis

Scripting for automation

Threat hunting

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA)

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Defender

Job description

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Contract – 6 Months

Are you a seasoned SOC Analyst ready to lead complex investigations and respond to cyber threats across enterprise environments? We're hiring a Level 2 SOC Analyst to join a cutting-edge security operations team, leveraging tools like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender, and more.

As a Tier 2 Analyst, you will handle escalations, perform threat hunting, forensic analysis, and collaborate with internal teams to strengthen cyber defense.

Key Technologies You'll Use:

Responsibilities:

• Lead Tier 2 incident investigations and manage escalations
• Hunt for threats proactively using threat intel and behavior analytics
• Perform forensic analysis and malware assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve detection & response
• Create detailed reports and post-incident reviews

Requirements:

• 6–8+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in SOC
• Hands-on experience with modern SIEMs & EDR
• Solid forensic and malware analysis skills
• Strong scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell)
• Relevant certs preferred (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA)

Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Reading

Duration: 6 months (likely extension)

Apply now if you're ready to work with an elite security team and expand your cybersecurity impact.

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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