Senior SOC Analyst

Alight Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their security posture. This role involves designing and implementing robust security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all operations. You will tackle complex security challenges, from vulnerability management to incident response, while working with cutting-edge technologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive rewards package, along with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health Coverage Options

Wellbeing Programs

Retirement Plans

Continuing Education

Flexible Work Arrangements

Vacation and Sick Leave

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Voluntary Benefit Options

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of Azure security controls and IAM.
• Familiarity with scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Cloud Security

Security Operations

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Zero-Trust Architectures

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

WAF

IAM

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

#LI-REMOTE

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Role Overview

The Cyber Security Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect Strada's cloud and on-prem infrastructure. This role will be deeply technical and hands-on, working across security operations, engineering, and risk management to strengthen our security posture while enabling the business.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with security architects, BISOs, and cloud security teams, helping Strada establish a robust cybersecurity framework as we continue our rapid expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Operations

• Design and implement security solutions across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security.

• Configure and maintain security tools, including SIEM, EDR, WAFs, firewalls, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

• Lead the deployment of zero-trust architectures, security automation, and monitoring solutions.

• Support security incident detection, investigation, and response alongside the SOC and Red Team.

Threat & Vulnerability Management

• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests, prioritizing remediation efforts.

• Develop automated remediation for common security risks and misconfigurations.

• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts, fine-tuning detections and response playbooks.

Risk & Compliance Support

• Work with GRC and compliance teams to implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR.

• Support security reviews for third-party vendors, M&A due diligence, and cloud risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal security policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or cloud security.

• Strong knowledge of Azure security controls, IAM, and cloud-native security services.

• Experience with endpoint security, SIEM/SOAR, network security, and automation tools.

• Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).

• Deep understanding of vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security hardening.

• Knowledge of SOC processes, incident response, and forensics.

• Strong grasp of zero-trust architectures, identity security, and secure DevOps practices.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, compliance, and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, Azure Security Engineer.

• Experience in HR and payroll security or securing large-scale SaaS environments.

• Understanding of regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).

Why Join Strada Global?

• Be part of a high-growth company building a security-first culture.

• Work on complex security challenges across cloud, engineering, and risk domains.

• Collaborate with top cybersecurity professionals and influence security strategy.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, automation, and AI-driven security approaches.

• Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.