SOC Analyst - #3107759

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading managed service provider is looking for a SOC Analyst to provide security monitoring, incident management, and technical support. This remote role requires a UK-based applicant eligible for SC Clearance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar support role, with knowledge of Microsoft technologies and SIEM tools. The company offers development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Support for training and certifications

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar support role.
• Experience working within a SOC environment preferred.
• Confidence in communicating technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the SOC Manager and act as an escalation point.
• Provide security monitoring and first response.
• Manage incident handling and vulnerability testing.

Skills

Security monitoring and first response

Incident handling and management

Vulnerability testing

Threat hunting

Experience in Entra ID

Experience in Intune

Experience in Azure

Knowledge of Sentinel

Knowledge of Microsoft Defender

Experience with SIEM tools

Tools

SIEM tools

Microsoft Defender

Job description

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SOC Analyst - #3107759, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Dynamic Search Solutions

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

SOC Analyst

Location: Home based/ Remote – Must be Based in the United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £35,000, 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.

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.