Senior SOC Analyst: 24/7 Threat Hunting & Incident Response

Element Materials Technology; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent testing and certification company is seeking a Level 3 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will monitor security platforms, analyze alerts, and conduct threat hunting. You should possess strong communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and experience in a SOC environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a founding member of Cyber Defence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within a Security Operations Centre as an L3 analyst.
• Demonstrable understanding of security monitoring and control systems.
• Confidence in communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security platforms for real-time threats.
• Analyze and triage security alerts and incidents.
• Conduct proactive Threat Hunting activities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Self-motivated with a positive mindset

Ability to review/write reports and procedures

Translating technical findings to a non-technical audience

Understanding of latest security principles

Knowledge of digital forensic and malware analysis tools

Job description

A prominent testing and certification company is seeking a Level 3 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will monitor security platforms, analyze alerts, and conduct threat hunting. You should possess strong communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and experience in a SOC environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a founding member of Cyber Defence.