SOC Analyst – Permanent

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Manchester seeks a skilled SOC Analyst to join their in-house security operations team. This role involves monitoring and responding to security alerts, conducting log analysis, and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards. Candidates should have experience with SIEM tools and a strong analytical mindset. Competitive benefits include healthcare and training opportunities. The position is onsite, five days a week.

Benefits

Competitive package including pension

Healthcare

Training opportunities

Onsite role within a collaborative SOC environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a security operations role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM platforms.
• Understanding of Cyber Essentials and broader security standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts generated by SIEM.
• Conduct log analysis and threat hunting.
• Support incident response efforts including containment and remediation.

Skills

SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)

Incident response

Threat analysis

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our growing in-house security operations team on a permanent basis in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of cyber defence operations, working hands-on with SIEM tools and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, while continuously improving our security posture and supporting the wider IT security strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts generated by SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
• Conduct log analysis and threat hunting to proactively identify suspicious activity.
• Support incident response efforts including containment, investigation, and remediation.
• Ensure security processes align with Cyber Essentials and other best practice frameworks.
• Optimise SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection capability.
• Produce clear reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and security colleagues to strengthen organisational defences.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a security operations role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or similar).
• Understanding of Cyber Essentials and broader security standards.
• Knowledge of incident response, intrusion detection, and threat analysis.
• Familiarity with endpoint security, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, analytical mindset.
• Comfortable working onsite, 5 days a week in Manchester.

What’s on Offer

• Benefits: Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and training opportunities
• Onsite role within a collaborative SOC environment
• Exposure to advanced security tooling and real-world incident response

? If you’re passionate about cyber defence and want to advance your career as part of a dedicated SOC team in Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.