Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst. This position requires SC clearance and involves monitoring security events and conducting analytics. Ideal candidates will have the SC200 certification and experience with SIEM tools. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, medical cover, and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Active or eligible SC clearance required.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Qradar, Sentinel, and LogRhythm.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective monitoring services across various secure clients.
• Monitor security events using SIEM tools.
• Conduct security analytics and incident investigation.
• Collaborate with SOC engineers and service managers.

Skills

Experience with SIEM technologies and security tools

Understanding of IT infrastructure and networking

Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing workload

Interest in security and threat management

Education

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC200)

Job description

Security Operations Center Analyst, Southampton

This role is based in Southampton, United Kingdom, and requires an active or eligible SC clearance. The position involves working as a SOC Analyst within Experis, a global consultancy with a strong UK presence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing protective monitoring services across various secure clients.
• Monitoring security events using SIEM tools such as Qradar, Sentinel, and LogRhythm.
• Conducting security analytics, incident investigation, triage, escalation, threat monitoring, and response.
• Trend reporting, rule tuning, and continual service improvement.
• Collaborating with SOC engineers and service managers.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC200) certification is mandatory.
• Experience with SIEM technologies and security tools.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, vulnerability, and threat management.
• Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing workload.
• Interest in security and threat management.

Benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave
• Sick pay

Suitable candidates should submit their CVs initially.