Senior SOC Analyst - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to enhance their security operations. This role involves monitoring and responding to cyber threats, leading investigations, and improving security processes within a critical SOC environment. The ideal candidate has SOC experience and is proficient with tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, with purchase option

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Knowledge of enterprise-grade security tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of network traffic and system events.
• Provide Incident Response support and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Security Operations Centre experience

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Mitre ATT&CK framework familiarity

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, WANs, LANs)

Enterprise-grade security tools (firewalls, VPNs, AV, IDS/IPS)

Log data and network security events analysis

Static malware analysis and reverse engineering

CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst certification

SIEM tools (like QRadar)

Job description

Overview

Ready to step into a pivotal role in cyber defence?

Join a global digital services and consulting leader with decades of expertise in technology transformation, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure support. Recognised for delivering secure, innovative solutions across both public and private sectors, the organisation has earned a strong reputation for driving resilience, enabling digital trust, and supporting mission-critical operations across Europe and beyond. With numerous industry awards and a proven track record of excellence, the company continues to set the benchmark in managed security services and advanced cyber operations.

The team is hiring a Senior SOC Analyst to strengthen its security operations capabilities. This role involves monitoring, analysing, and responding to complex cyber threats, leading investigations, and supporting continuous improvement of security processes within a high-demand SOC environment.

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Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of network traffic, system events, and logs to detect security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide Incident Response support and maintain thorough incident documentation.
• Continuously improve SOC tool usage, operational practices, and knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Prepare and present reports for managed clients, tailoring content for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills/Must have

• Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Familiarity with the Mitre ATT&CK framework.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, common Internet protocols).
• Knowledge of enterprise-grade security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, AV, IDS/IPS, and log management.
• Experience analysing log data and network security events.
• Understanding of static malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst certification.
• Familiarity with additional SIEM tools such as QRadar.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase more
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Generous flexible benefits fund

Salary

• Up to £58,000