SOC Cyber Security Analyst (Tier 1) – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Gamma Communications plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + birthday

Private medical insurance

5.1% pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance and Income protection

Share save and incentive plans

Electric Vehicle and Cycle scheme

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Gamma Communications plc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst – Tier 1 to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in a hybrid role based near Glasgow. You will monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, analyze threats, and strengthen the security posture of our customers across the UK and beyond.

The role requires strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, threat detection, and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity principles, attack detection, incident response, and security frameworks.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and threat intelligence models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents using SIEM tools.
• Conduct initial triage, investigate security breaches, and ensure swift resolution.
• Provide expert guidance to customers and address security-related queries.
• Maintain clear incident records and follow company protocols.
• Tune security controls, develop use cases, and improve detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to strengthen security.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Incident response

Threat detection

Networking concepts

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Cloud security

SIEM utilization

Security best practices

Education

CompTIA Security+

CEH or equivalent

Tools

QRadar

Azure Sentinel

Elastic SIEM

Job description

Gamma Communications plc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst – Tier 1 to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in a hybrid role based near Glasgow. You will monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, analyze threats, and strengthen the security posture of our customers across the UK and beyond.

The role requires strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, threat detection, and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.