Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

Sopra Steria UK; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic cybersecurity team as a Senior SOC Analyst, where your expertise will play a crucial role in defending critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, while collaborating with a talented team to enhance security operations. As a key player, you'll lead incident response efforts, refine detection strategies, and contribute to the maturity of the Security Operations Centre. This innovative firm values your insights and provides opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment, ensuring you stay at the forefront of cybersecurity advancements.

Benefits

Referral Bonus: £1500.00

Qualifications

• Experience in SOC with a strong background in incident response.
• Solid understanding of networking and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Lead incident response efforts and mentor team members.

Skills

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

SIEM Tooling

Networking

Security Technologies

Mitre Att&ck Framework

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Problem Solving

Cyber/Information Security Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Join Our Cybersecurity Team as a Senior SOC Analyst – Make an Impact!

Are you a top-tier SOC Analyst with a passion for defending critical infrastructure against cyber threats? Do you want to take your career to the next level by working in a diverse, talented team at the forefront of cybersecurity? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, be an important part of our team, helping to protect our wide range of clients from evolving security threats. Your expertise will be key in monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents, as well as continuously improving our operations to meet the growing challenges in cybersecurity.

We are keen to see DV Cleared candidates, but will consider SC Cleared and eligible for DV.

Hybrid fixed. Working at least one day a week in Gosport.

What you'll be doing:

1. Work with powerful tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk to analyse alerts and investigate security incidents across client environments.
2. Lead incident response efforts, providing mentorship on containment, eradication, and recovery.
3. Collaborate with your team to fine-tune detection rules and strategies in line with frameworks like Mitre Att&ck to stay ahead of emerging threats.
4. Supply your skills, insights, and ideas to help craft the maturity of our SOC, ensuring we’re always evolving to meet new challenges.
5. Stay connected with the wider cybersecurity community, sharing knowledge and staying on top of the latest trends and threats.

What you’ll bring:

1. A background in Security Operations Centres (SOC).
2. Experience with SIEM Tooling.
3. Solid understanding of networking, security technologies, and system applications – including TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and more.
4. Problem Solving: with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Ability to translate technical findings into clear reports for both technical and non-technical partners.
6. Experience with Mitre Att&ck Framework, incident response, and threat intelligence.
7. Certifications: Cyber/information security certifications (e.g., CRT, OSCP) are a plus!

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Clearance: DV Cleared or Eligible

Referral Bonus: £1500.00