Senior SOC Analyst: Threat Hunting & Incident Response

Telefonica Tech; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Belfast is seeking a Level 3 SOC Analyst to provide expert-level analysis and response to security incidents. The ideal candidate will work closely with junior analysts and utilize tools such as Palo Alto Cortex, Microsoft Sentinel, and CrowdStrike Falcon. A strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices is required, alongside excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to be part of a diverse team.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in a security operations centre.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Deep practical knowledge of Palo Alto Cortex and/or XSIAM.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and/or CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security events and alerts to identify incidents.
• Guide Level 1 and Level 2 analysts in incident remediation.
• Use various tools for threat hunting and security risk identification.
• Develop and implement new security policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Support major security incidents during on-call rotations.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Palo Alto Cortex

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike Falcon

Threat hunting

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Cortex

Falcon

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Tenable IO

OpenCTI

Job description

A leading tech solutions provider in Belfast is seeking a Level 3 SOC Analyst to provide expert-level analysis and response to security incidents. The ideal candidate will work closely with junior analysts and utilize tools such as Palo Alto Cortex, Microsoft Sentinel, and CrowdStrike Falcon. A strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices is required, alongside excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to be part of a diverse team.