Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is expanding its Security Operations Centre and seeks a Senior SOC Analyst in Watford. This role involves monitoring and responding to security incidents using advanced tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. With a focus on national security and client support, it's an opportunity for growth in the cybersecurity field, offering 25 days of annual leave plus more, in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase more

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Familiarity with network fundamentals and enterprise-grade security tools.
• Experience in log data analysis and understanding of static malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on client infrastructure.
• Provide Incident Response support and maintain thorough incident documentation.
• Prepare reports tailored for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Security Operations Centre Experience

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Mitre ATT&CK Framework

Networking Fundamentals

Firewalls

VPNs

Log Management

Static Malware Analysis

QRadar

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Security Operations Center Analyst, Watford, Hertfordshire

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior SOC Analyst

Location: Hemel Hempstead - Fully On-Site - 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)

Role: We are rapidly expanding our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and are looking for driven SOC Analysts who thrive in fast-paced, high-tech environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to support multiple high-profile clients across enterprise-scale environments while using industry-leading tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP. If you're ready to lead from the front, contribute to national security, and grow your cybersecurity career—this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of network traffic, system events, and logs to detect security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide Incident Response support and maintain thorough incident documentation.
• Continuously improve SOC tool usage, operational practices, and knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Prepare and present reports for managed clients, tailoring content for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Familiarity with the Mitre ATT&CK framework.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, common Internet protocols).
• Knowledge of enterprise-grade security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, AV, IDS/IPS, and log management.
• Experience analysing log data and network security events.
• Understanding of static malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with additional SIEM tools such as QRadar.

25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase more.