SOC Analyst

NCC Group plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Holiday Entitlements

Medicash & Illness

Pension & Life Cover

Share Save Scheme

Volunteer Programs

Green Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Time Off for Life Events

Family Planning Support

Job summary

NCC Group is seeking a proactive SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats using Splunk Enterprise Security in a remote UK setting. You will analyze alerts and incidents to strengthen defence capabilities and support security operations.

In this role you will perform threat detection, log analysis and incident response, escalate major incidents, and contribute to SIEM use cases and SOC playbooks while maintaining clear incident documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC or cyber security operations role.
• Familiar with Splunk Enterprise Security and security monitoring tools.
• Understanding of network and endpoint security and attack techniques.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and threat intelligence.
• Certifications such as Security+ or Splunk Certified User are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts via Splunk ES.
• Investigate and triage incidents per procedures.
• Perform threat detection, log analysis, and event correlation.
• Escalate significant incidents to senior analysts.
• Assist with threat hunting and remediation activities.
• Create and maintain incident documentation and reports.
• Contribute to SIEM use cases and SOC playbooks.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Security fundamentals

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Job description

SOC Analyst

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: GBR Remote

Description

We are looking for a proactive SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber security threats using the Splunk Enterprise Security toolset. The role will support the organisation's security operations by analysing alerts, investigating incidents, and helping strengthen cyber defence capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts through Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Investigate and triage security incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform threat detection, log analysis, and event correlation.
• Escalate significant security incidents to senior analysts and management.
• Assist with threat hunting and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Create and maintain incident documentation and reports.
• Contribute to the development of SIEM use cases and SOC playbooks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a SOC or cyber security operations role.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and security monitoring tools.
• Understanding of network security, endpoint security, and common attack techniques.
• Familiarity with incident response processes and threat intelligence.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, Splunk Certified User, or equivalent are desirable.

Benefits

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.