SOC Analyst

The Talent Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join their dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding national infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on national security. You will be responsible for analyzing security incidents, leading incident response efforts, and mentoring junior analysts. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position supports your professional growth in a secure and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to contribute to national security, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive SOC Level 2 experience required.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and understanding of network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security incidents using SIEM platforms.
• Lead incident response efforts and enhance detection strategies.
• Mentor junior analysts and support team growth.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Mentorship

Leadership

Cybersecurity Certifications (CRT, OSCP)

Education

SC Clearance

DV Clearance Eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Elevate Your Career as a Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Join our dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding national infrastructure. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional growth.

Qualifications: SC clearance preferred, with eligibility for DV clearance. Extensive SOC Level 2 experience, proficiency with SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and a solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls) are essential.

Skills and Experience: Incident response, threat intelligence, familiarity with the Mitre Att&ck framework, and advanced threat detection techniques. Strong analytical, problem-solving, mentorship, and leadership skills are required. Cybersecurity certifications such as CRT or OSCP are highly desirable. Engagement with the cybersecurity community and awareness of emerging trends will strengthen your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze security incidents using SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Lead incident response efforts and enhance detection and containment strategies
• Tune and maintain detection rules leveraging frameworks like Mitre Att&ck
• Collaborate to improve SOC capabilities
• Stay updated on cyber threats and contribute to best practices
• Mentor junior analysts and support team growth

As a SOC analyst, you will play a vital role in delivering secure digital solutions to central government clients, ensuring national security and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a secure and rewarding environment.