Senior Cyber Defense Analyst – CSOC & SIEM Lead

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury is seeking a Level 3 Security Analyst to enhance the cyber defense operations. This role involves advanced incident response, threat identification, and collaboration across global teams. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of SOC experience, strong technical skills in security technologies, and a proactive approach to learning. This position offers hybrid working arrangements along with generous benefits such as annual leave and a yearly bonus.

Benefits

Yearly bonus (10%)

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

5 charity days per year

Maternity leave (52 weeks, 13 fully paid)

Private medical and dental care

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an SOC analyst with incident response experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tuning and SOAR automation.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities to handle complex security challenges.
• Collaborate with global teams to investigate incidents.
• Ensure continuous improvement of Vodafone's cyber defense posture.
• Mentor colleagues to enhance skills across the CSOC.

Skills

Security event analysis

Incident response

Networking protocols

Operating systems (Windows/Linux)

SIEM technologies

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Scripting/programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, CEH)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Proxies

Job description

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury is seeking a Level 3 Security Analyst to enhance the cyber defense operations. This role involves advanced incident response, threat identification, and collaboration across global teams. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of SOC experience, strong technical skills in security technologies, and a proactive approach to learning. This position offers hybrid working arrangements along with generous benefits such as annual leave and a yearly bonus.