Senior SOC Analyst Level 2

Fynity; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to defend critical systems in a dynamic environment. The role involves monitoring threats, investigating incidents, and enhancing security measures within a high-performing Security Operations Centre. Candidates must have proven SOC experience, knowledge of SIEM tools, and be eligible for DV Clearance. This position offers an impactful opportunity in the field of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Strong analytical mindset with log, endpoint, and network analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage alerts across secure client environments.
• Investigate threats using logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry.
• Support response efforts during live security incidents.

Skills

Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment

Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)

Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection methodologies

Analytical mindset with log analysis skills

Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

Job description

Senior SOC Analyst - Hemel Hempstead, UK – Onsite 24/7 Shift Pattern – Competitive Salary DV Clearance Eligible (British Citizens Only)

Are you an experienced SOC Analyst ready to play a crucial role in defending the UK's most critical systems? Join a top-tier consultancy that operates at the sharp end of cybersecurity within defence, aerospace, and national security. We're looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our high-performing Security Operations Centre in Farnborough. This is a unique chance to contribute to real-world cyber defence, on country critical technology, pitting your SCO skills against state‑of‑the‑art attacks.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and triaging alerts across secure client environments
• Investigating threats using logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry
• Supporting response efforts during live security incidents
• Improving detection rules, playbooks, and tooling with MITRE ATT&CK‑driven enhancements
• Producing clear incident reports for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Contributing to threat intelligence initiatives
• Staying ahead of the curve on emerging threats, tactics, and techniques

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Hands‑on knowledge of SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, etc.)
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection methodologies
• Strong analytical mindset with log, endpoint, and network analysis skills
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)
• Awareness of enterprise security architecture: firewalls, AV, VPNs, IDS/IPS
• Eligible for DV Clearance – British citizens who have resided in the UK for the past 10 years

This SOC role will give you an opportunity to utilise your SOC skills defending against a number of threats, including nation states.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three – five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.