Senior SOC Analyst: Cloud Security & Automation

Saviynt; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking an experienced L3 SOC Analyst to lead complex investigations and mentor junior analysts. The position requires strong expertise in cloud security, incident response, and automation scripting. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with extensive experience in Security Operations. This role involves proactive threat hunting, security automation, and driving improvements in security posture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Security Operations with a focus on senior analyst roles.
• Ability to script using Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with EDR tools and SIEM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into high-severity security events.
• Develop automated response playbooks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud security monitoring

Incident response

Automation scripting

Threat hunting

Forensic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS GuardDuty

Splunk

CrowdStrike Falcon

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking an experienced L3 SOC Analyst to lead complex investigations and mentor junior analysts. The position requires strong expertise in cloud security, incident response, and automation scripting. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with extensive experience in Security Operations. This role involves proactive threat hunting, security automation, and driving improvements in security posture.