Senior SOC Analyst Level 2

Fynity; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to play a vital role in defending the UK's critical systems. The ideal candidate will monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and improve incident response strategies. Applicants must have SOC experience and knowledge of relevant tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. This is an onsite role offering a competitive salary for British citizens eligible for DV Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SOC environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with log analysis skills.
• Awareness of enterprise security architecture.

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 and tooling.

Skills

Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Knowledge of SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)

Analytical skills for threat detection

Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

Understanding of enterprise security architecture

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Overview

SOC Analyst (Level 2) — 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