SOC Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a SOC Analyst (Level 2) to join their high-performing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on the frontlines of cyber defense, protecting critical systems with cutting-edge technology. Whether you're an experienced professional or an ambitious junior, you'll be involved in monitoring alerts, investigating threats, and developing detection rules. With a focus on both technical and non-technical reporting, this position is crucial for maintaining national security. If you're ready to step into a mission-critical environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for high-level UK security clearance.
• Solid grasp of network protocols and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring & triaging alerts across secure client environments.
• Investigating threats using logs, traffic, and endpoint telemetry.

Skills

Network Protocols

Security Architecture

Threat Investigation

Incident Reporting

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

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SOC Analyst (Level 2) – Defend What Matters Most

Location: Hemel Hempstead | Onsite | 24/7 Shift Pattern

Must be eligible for high-level UK security clearance.

Are you ready to step into a role where your skills help protect some of the UK’s most critical systems?

We're hiring for a SOC Analyst (Level 2) to join a high-performing team within a leading consultancy that operates at the heart of cybersecurity for defence, aerospace, and national security.

Whether you're an experienced SOC professional or a sharp Junior ready to step up, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge tech in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

The Role

1. Monitoring & triaging alerts across secure client environments
2. Investigating threats using logs, traffic, and endpoint telemetry
3. Developing smarter detection rules (think MITRE ATT&CK)
4. Creating incident reports for both technical & non-technical audiences
5. Staying ahead of evolving attack techniques & threat intel

We need:

• Solid grasp of network protocols and security architecture
• DV clearance eligibility (UK residency for 10+ years)

Why this role? You’ll be working on the frontlines of cyber defence, protecting systems that can’t afford to fail.