Senior SOC Analyst

Computershare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial administration leader in Edinburgh seeks a Senior SOC Analyst to enhance security operations. The role involves triaging and investigating security alerts, leading response activities, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have extensive SOC experience and strong communication skills. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.

Benefits

Scheduled training with good budgets

Exposure to a wide range of technologies

Welcoming and inclusive company culture

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced triage, correlation, and investigation of alerts.
• Lead initial containment and investigative response activities with the SOC.
• Act as the escalation point for SOC Analysts.
• Maintain situational awareness of global threat activity.
• Coordinate and communicate during major security incidents.
• Assist in post-incident reviews and drive improvement actions.
• Mentor and coach SOC Analysts.

Skills

Extensive experience as a SOC Analyst

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience of working in a team

Ability to learn new tools & technologies

Ability to follow and improve processes and documentation

Job description

Job Description

Location: Edinburgh

In this position, you'll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Our team are currently looking to recruit a Senior SOC Analyst to join the Global Information Security team based in Edinburgh within Computershare Shared Services.

What makes this role exciting when there are other similar roles in the market?

Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• You will have access to scheduled training with good training budgets.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, therefore you can upskill quickly and learn on the job.
• Part of a global team where you will work with colleagues, customers and stakeholders throughout the world.

Like what you have read so far? Then please read on to discover what the role entails.

A role you will love

Our Senior Security Operations analysts are based in our incredible offices within the heart of Edinburgh, St Andrews square with fantastic transport links all around.

This hybrid role works closely with our partners including the Service Desk and NOC teams to collaboratively identify and resolve threats to Computershare.

In-line with these partners, this role is built on a shift pattern where you will work 12-hour shifts over 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced triage, correlation, and investigation of alerts across multiple telemetry sources (SIEM, EDR, network, and cloud environments).
• Lead initial containment and investigative response activities with the SOC, ensuring smooth escalation to the CIRT function for full incident coordination.
• Act as the escalation point for SOC Analysts, validating alerts, refining detections, and ensuring appropriate prioritisation of security events.
• Maintain situational awareness of global threat activity, adapting monitoring logic and response actions to emerging risks.
• Coordinate and communicate with relevant stakeholders during major security incidents, ensuring timely updates and accurate documentation.
• Assist in post-incident reviews, identify root causes, and drive improvement actions across the SOC.
• Mentor and coach SOC Analysts, fostering technical growth and operational maturity.

What will you bring to the role?

Key skills required

• Extensive experience as a SOC Analyst.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Ability to learn new tools & technologies.
• Ability to follow and improve processes and documentation.

Does this sound like the role for you? Then feel free to apply or reach out for a chat!

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work

to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing

rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business

by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards

ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more.

Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

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About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.