SOC Analyst

Techtrace Partners; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Letchworth is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join their mission-critical cyber defense team. The ideal candidate will have multiple years in a SOC role, strong skills in Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and must be eligible for DV clearance. This hands-on role involves monitoring security alerts, conducting threat analysis, and supporting incident response in a dynamic environment that values team collaboration and career growth opportunities. Relocation support is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Multiple years in a SOC or cyber defense role, ideally in a high-threat, enterprise or defense setting.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Eligible for SC / DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and triaging security alerts across host and network infrastructure.
• Conducting threat analysis using SIEM tools and threat intel feeds.
• Supporting incident response from escalation through containment and recovery.

Skills

Experience in SOC or cyber defense role

Proficient with Microsoft Sentinel

Proficient with Splunk

Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs)

Job description

South of England | On-Site | British Citizens Only | Shift-Based | Open to Relocators |

Must be eligible for DV Clearence

Step into a mission-critical cyber defence environment where every alert, action, and analysis helps protect critical national infrastructure. We're looking for experienced SOC Analysts to join support one of the UKs most secure & diverse SOC environments.

This is a real hands‑on role - not just clicking dashboards. You’ll be working with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and a range of security tools to identify and respond to advanced threats in a highly trusted, maturing SOC environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitoring and triaging security alerts across host and network infrastructure
• Conducting threat analysis using SIEM tools, log data, and threat intel feeds
• Supporting incident response from escalation through containment and recovery
• Improving detection rules and playbooks with a threat‑informed approach
• Contributing to a collaborative, experienced team where your input drives maturity

What You’ll Need

• Multiple years in a SOC or cyber defence role ideally in a high‑threat, enterprise or defence setting
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
• Comfortable with MITRE ATT&CK, threat modelling, and security event triage
• Confident in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs, proxies, DNS) and security tooling
• British Citizenship is essential (must meet criteria for secure site access)
• Eligible for SC / DV clearance

Open to Relocators

Based elsewhere in the UK? No problem. We're open to cleared candidates looking to relocate to join a purpose‑driven team in a secure location. Relocation support can be discussed post‑screening.

Why This Team?

• Be part of a team that’s building real capability, not just chasing SLA metrics
• Operate in a tool‑rich, well‑funded SOC that values your voice
• Work on high‑value systems and incidents that genuinely matter
• Shift‑based schedule designed for work‑life rhythm
• Long‑term programme stability with scope for clearance upgrades and career growth

Apply now for a confidential conversation.