SOC Analyst

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced SOC analyst to join their team in a fully remote role. You will monitor and investigate security alerts, support incident responses, and develop analytical rules. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in security tools like Azure Sentinel and recognized Microsoft security certifications. If you're ready for a new opportunity, please reach out for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience managing security in Azure and M365, including E5 tools.
• Recognized Microsoft security certifications such as SC-900 or similar.
• Successful implementation of Cyber/IT Security in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using SIEM tools.
• Support incident triage and assist with response activities.
• Analyze security log data to identify threats.

Skills

Technical understanding of security controls

Experience with Azure Sentinel

Microsoft security certifications (SC-900, etc.)

Proficient with Kusto Query Language

Understanding of vulnerability management

Experience in Cyber/IT Security

Experience in automation with Azure Logic Apps

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Azure Logic Apps

PowerBI

Job description

SOC analyst

• Fully remote
• Salary - dependent on experience

My client, a leading financial services provider in the City are actively looking for a permanent experienced SOC analyst to join their team. This is an exciting time to join them and will see you working in a small, close-knit team, with cutting edge technology. If you are looking for a new start in the New Year, please reach out!

The role:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools
• Support SOC incident triage, assessing scope, urgency, and mitigation actions
• Assist with incident response activities, including investigation and remediation
• Manage and respond to security-related support requests via the ITSM tool
• Perform BAU security operations tasks, including daily security checks
• Analyse and trend security log data to identify threats and patterns
• Support vulnerability triage, response, and mitigation across IT teams
• Assist with remediation activities, including reviewing vulnerability scans and penetration test results
• Participate in threat hunting and development of detection and analytical rules
• Support security control effectiveness reviews and change management activities
• Contribute to QBRs, vendor management meetings, and stakeholder engagement
• Create and maintain security processes and procedural documentation

Experience:

• Technical understanding of the required security controls to secure complex architectural solutions hosted on premise and in the Cloud. Experience of managing security in Azure and M365, including the full suite of E5 security tools/Defender products.
• Experience of working with Azure Sentinel, defining Analytical Rules, Workbooks and Playbooks.
• Recognised Microsoft security certifications such as SC-900, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, MS-500, AZ-500 or similar experience.
• Recognised security certifications.
• Proficient with Kusto Query Language.
• Knowledge (or ideally consulted on development) of secure hardware/software design and development practises.
• Understanding of vulnerability management, including web application vulnerabilities and OWASP foundation.
• Understanding and experience of implementing and managing security controls on network access control systems such as Firewall, IDS, WAF and network segmentation technology.
• Experience of automation with Azure Logic Apps, PowerBI or similar.
• Experience of network management and automation desirable.
• Successful experience of implementing Cyber/IT Security in a fast-paced regulated environment.

For more details, please reach out to Mary Pearson - [e-mail]

Reasonable Adjustments:

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