Senior SOC Analyst Level 2

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents. The ideal candidate will have SOC experience, hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK methodologies. This onsite role involves working 24/7 to defend critical systems against sophisticated threats.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Security Operations Centre experience

SIEM tools knowledge

Protocol understanding (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

Analytical mindset

Threat detection methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

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.