SOC Analyst

Harvey Nash Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a SOC Analyst to join their IT Security Team. This role involves detecting and responding to security events, utilizing key security tools like SIEM and IDS. You will collaborate with system owners to enhance security controls and contribute to projects that improve the security posture of the organization. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to work in a dynamic environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension provision

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Staff recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current cybersecurity threats.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies like SIEM and IDS.

Responsibilities

• Detect and respond to security events in a multi-departmental IT environment.
• Contribute to projects enhancing security posture through new technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Incident response

Security monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Operating systems knowledge

Education

Degree in related field

Professional qualification

Tools

SIEM

IDS

EDR

Vulnerability management platforms

Job description

SOC Analyst

ISS - Information Systems Services
Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 (Grade 7)
Closing Date: Thursday 15^th May at 6pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 20^th May

Who we are

Lancaster University within a beautiful campus location. We offer a comprehensive set of benefits encompassing competitive salaries, pension provision, work-life balance, training opportunities and staff recognition schemes.

We're passionate about education, research, our people and all things digital. We're looking for someone who shares our passions to take up a role in our IT Security Team.

What you will do here

Working in the Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will detect, investigate, and respond to security events across a complex, multi-departmental IT environment. You'll maintain and use key security tools such as SIEM, IDS, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.

You will work closely with system owners and users to assess configurations, analyse logs, and improve security controls and procedures. In addition to day-to-day operations, you'll contribute to wider projects aimed at enhancing the University's security posture through new technologies and improved detection and response capabilities.

We have

A passion for education, a great team, a great place to live and work, digital vision, challenges that are interesting and rewarding.

You have

• A strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and current threats.
• A degree, professional qualification or extensive career experience in a relative field
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring and incident response technologies such as SIEM, IDS and EDR.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment including practical assessments for risk analysis.
• A strong working knowledge of at least one major operating system (Windows, Linux, or MacOS).
• An understanding of how identity, network, and endpoint systems interact
• A positive approach and the drive and enthusiasm to persevere and deliver, both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical issues and recommend security improvements.
• The flexibility and organisational skills to balance immediate demands with longer-term priorities.

You may also have

• Experience of system integration using scripts to facilitate automation of commons tasks.

If interested, apply now and submit your CV alongside a coversheet (optional) up to a maximum of two A4 pages.

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Lancaster University is a Disability Confident employer. Under this scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.