SOC Analyst

TieTalent; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a SOC Analyst to join their dynamic team in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers the chance to work in a 24/7 shift pattern, where you'll play a crucial part in safeguarding critical systems and infrastructure. Whether you're an experienced SOC professional or a motivated Junior Analyst, your contributions will help protect some of the UK's most secure organizations. You'll engage in monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and enhancing SOC capabilities using advanced tools and methodologies. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) is essential.
• Solid knowledge of SIEM tools and threat detection methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts to identify potential threats.
• Investigate events using system logs and network traffic.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Threat Detection

Log Analysis

Network Monitoring

Incident Response

Education

Experience in Security Operations Centre

Eligibility for DV clearance

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

SOC Analyst
Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom (Onsite, 24/7 Shift Pattern)
Salary: Negotiable
Clearance: Must be eligible for high-level UK security clearance – British Citizens only

Join a leading consultancy at the forefront of cybersecurity within the aerospace, defence, and national security sectors. We're looking for a SOC Analyst (Level 2) to become a core part of our high-performing Security Operations Centre, helping to protect critical systems and infrastructure for some of the most secure organisations in the UK. Whether you’re an experienced SOC professional or an ambitious Junior SOC Analyst ready for the next challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, country critical environment.

The Role:

1. Monitoring and triaging security alerts to identify potential threats across client environments
2. Investigating events using system logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry
3. Supporting containment and recovery efforts during active security incidents
4. Continuously enhancing SOC capabilities, tooling, and detection rules using threat-informed approaches like MITRE ATT&CK
5. Producing detailed incident reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
6. Assisting with threat intelligence activities as needed
7. Staying current on evolving threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices

For the SOC role you will have:

1. Hands-on experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
2. Solid knowledge of SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
3. Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat detection methodologies
4. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail in log analysis and network monitoring
5. Basic understanding of enterprise security architecture including firewalls, VPNs, AV, and web applications
6. Good grasp of network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, and DNS
7. Eligibility for DV clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 10 years)

In this SOC role you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies and be part of a team defending country critical technology.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.