SOC Analyst

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst (Tier 2) to join a global Cyber Security team, playing a critical role in protecting a diverse technology estate from evolving cyber threats.

What you'll do:

• Investigate and respond to escalated security alerts and incidents from Tier 1 analysts.
• Perform detailed analysis of security events using SIEM, EDR, cloud, identity, and network security tools.
• Determine the scope, severity, and business impact of security incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities based on intelligence and emerging attack techniques.
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities with technology and incident response teams.
• Improve detection effectiveness through SIEM tuning, playbook development, and operational enhancements.
• Document investigations, findings, and recommendations with clear and accurate reporting.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Tier 1 analysts.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, SIEM Engineering, and wider Cyber Operations teams.

The skills you'll need:

• Experience working within a SOC, Cyber Defence, Incident Response, or Security Operations environment.
• Hands-on experience investigating security alerts and incidents using SIEM and EDR technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security monitoring.
• Strong understanding of cyber attack techniques, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and the incident response lifecycle.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience supporting containment and remediation activities during active security incidents.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About the client

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.