SOC Analyst - #3107759

Dynamic Search Solutions; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service provider is seeking a SOC Analyst to remotely support security operations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly with Microsoft technologies like Entra ID, Intune, and Azure. As a SOC Analyst, you will monitor security, manage incidents, and be the first contact for clients in a fast-paced environment. You must be based in the UK and eligible for SC Clearance.

Benefits

Training support

Certification opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar support role, ideally in managed services.
• Experience with Entra ID, Intune, and Azure is required.
• Knowledge of Sentinel and Microsoft Defender is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the SOC Manager as an escalation point for key clients.
• Handle security monitoring, incident handling, and response.
• Work as a first point of contact between customers and the security operations centre.

Skills

Security monitoring and first response

Incident handling and management

Vulnerability testing

Threat hunting

Microsoft technology stack experience

Collaboration with customers

Effective communication of technical incidents

Experience with SIEM and log monitoring tools

Tools

Entra ID

Intune

Azure

Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Title :

SOC Analyst

Location :

Remote - Must be UK Based

Salary :

£30,000 - £40,000, shift based role with 24 / 7 coverage

Qualifications :

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

The company

An exciting opportunity has arisen at an award-winning Microsoft Partner for a SOC Analyst. The business is a fast-growing, industry-leading managed service and managed service security provider, delivering in to mid and large enterprise clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SOC Analyst to continue their development at an established Microsoft Partner. The business has a keen focus on developing their staff by providing support for training and earning certifications. You will also gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, working across security operations and cyberspace.

This is a predominantly remote role; you must however be based in the UK to be considered. This role will also require eligibility to gain SC Clearance due to government-based customers.

About The SOC Analyst Role

As a SOC Analyst, you will support the SOC Manager, acting as an escalation point and technical SME for stakeholders within multiple key clients. This is a hands-on role, that gives you the opportunity to work in a customer-facing capacity as a first point of contact between the customer and security operations centre.

As SOC Analyst you will have the opportunity to develop consultancy skills, whilst offering insight into the best technical solutions to secure and report on their client technology stack.

Day-to-day tasks include :

• Security monitoring and first response.
• Incident handling and management.
• Vulnerability testing, threat hunting.
• Microsoft technology stack experience.

Skills and Experience Required for the SOC Analyst Role :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar support based role, ideally in the managed services space across the Microsoft technology stack
• Experience in Entra ID, Intune, and Azure.
• Knowledge of Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender.
• Experience working within a SOC environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in forming collaborative working relationships with customers and other internal stakeholders.
• Confidence in effectively communicating technical incidents or security threats to non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience of working with SIEM and log monitoring tools.
• SC-200, SC-900 or equivalent certification would be beneficial but not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must be UK based and eligible for SC Clearance.

JOB ID : #3107759