SOC Analyst (Tier 1) – Threat & Incident Responder

Nationwide Platforms; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment pension

Life Assurance

Westfield Health Cash plan

Lifestyle benefits – Store discounts

23-25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Nationwide Platforms in Lutterworth is seeking an IT SOC Analyst to join the Security Operations Centre. You will monitor, detect, contain and eradicate cyber threats, working with IT operations and business teams across the UK and beyond.

The role emphasizes governance, processes, and embedding security controls. The ideal candidate holds security certifications and experience in a SOC, with knowledge of Windows and Linux, cloud basics, and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Centre or IT security role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and security testing fundamentals.
• Understanding of networking concepts and Windows/Linux security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems for malicious activity using SIEM and SOAR, prioritising critical events.
• Triage and investigate security tickets from users and third parties.
• Contain and eradicate threats to minimise business disruption.
• Support development of SIEM and SOAR capabilities and workflows.
• Document investigations in ticketing systems and follow up with teams.
• Research latest threats and improve tools and processes accordingly.
• Collaborate with owners and IT teams to implement security controls.

Skills

SOC experience

Security certifications

Windows & Linux security

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

ISO27001/GDPR/PCI-DSS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cyber Security

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Jscript

Bash

Job description

Nationwide Platforms in Lutterworth is seeking an IT SOC Analyst to join the Security Operations Centre. You will monitor, detect, contain and eradicate cyber threats, working with IT operations and business teams across the UK and beyond.

The role emphasizes governance, processes, and embedding security controls. The ideal candidate holds security certifications and experience in a SOC, with knowledge of Windows and Linux, cloud basics, and scripting skills.