SOC Analyst

Computershare UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial administration leader in Edinburgh is seeking a SOC Analyst for their Global Information Security team. In this office-based role, you will monitor security events, triage alerts, and collaborate with partners to resolve threats. Ideal candidates are in the early stages of their cybersecurity careers, with a strong ability to learn and work collaboratively. The role requires shift work and provides continuous learning opportunities in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Training budgets

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working in a collaborative team, preferably in technology or financial services.
• Aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Ability to follow processes and question appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and identify potential threats.
• Triage alerts and analyze patterns.
• Coordinate response actions with senior analysts.

Skills

Collaboration

Technical aptitude

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Description

Location: Edinburgh (office based role)

In this office-based position you’ll experience a supportive approach to your wellbeing and continuous learning opportunities in our friendly and inclusive workplace. Find out more at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Our team are currently looking to recruit a SOC Analyst to join the Global Information Security team within Computershare Shared Services.

Role

What makes this role exciting when there are other similar roles in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• You will have access to scheduled training with good training budgets.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, therefore you can upskill quickly and learn on the job.
• Part of a global team where you will work with colleagues, customers and stakeholders throughout the world.
• This is a fantastic role for those in the early years of their cyber security career, looking to rapidly gain security knowledge and insight across a wide range of technologies.

A role you will love

Our Security Operations analysts are based in our incredible offices within the heart of Edinburgh, St Andrews square with fantastic transport links all around.

This role works closely with our partners including the Service Desk and NOC teams to collaborate identify and resolve threats to Computershare. In-line with these partners, this role is built on a shift pattern, where you will work 12 hour shifts over a combination of days and nights.

During the working week our team are always in the office. If your shifts cover Monday-Friday you will work in the office Monday-Friday. If your shift covers the weekend (Friday night through to Monday morning), you will work from home.

• Monitor security information and event management (tools), endpoint detection systems and network alerts to detect potential security threats.
• Triage alerts by analysing patterns of behaviours or anomalies.
• Identify and escalation security incidents, particularly those involving sensitive customer data or financial transaction systems.
• Coordinate with senior SOC analysts for immediate containment and mitigation.
• Correlate security alerts with intelligence on financial sector threats, such as phishing campaigns, payment fraud or insider threats.
• Analyse logs related to apps, customer portals, and other critical infrastructure to detect anomalies.
• Highlight suspicious activities like failed logins, unauthorized privilege escalation or unusual data transfers.

What will you bring to the role?

Our SOC Analysts are responsible for first line triage and second line response, utilising the latest threat intelligence to detect and respond to incidents. Working closely with our regionally aligned Senior Analysts, you will help form a key element of our response capability.

Other Key Skills Required For The Role Include

• Experience of working in a collaborative team, preferably from a technology or financial services background.
• Aptitude to learn new technologies and work within a technical group.
• Ability to follow set process & procedures and the confidence to question these where appropriate.
• Degree in Cybersecurity would be an advantage.
• Willingness to defend our values, data and customers.

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work

to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing

rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business

by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards

ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more.

Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit: computershare.com/careershub

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

About The Team

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.