SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Posted 2 weeks ago by Institute of Communication

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London, England, United Kingdom
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Business Systems Cyber Incident Response Cyber Security Market Trend Process Optimisation Root Cause Analysis Scheduling Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Threat Detection

Summary: The SOC Response Analyst will be a key member of the cybersecurity operations team, focusing on advanced monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence integration to safeguard critical business systems and data. This role involves managing security incidents from detection to resolution and enhancing the overall security posture. The analyst will also collaborate with internal teams and third-party services to ensure effective security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform deep analysis of security events and lead investigations.
  • Correlate data from various sources to form a comprehensive view of threats.
  • Develop and manage outcome-driven use cases in collaboration with security operations.
  • Support consistent, high-quality monitoring across internal teams and third-party services.
  • Lead incident response efforts, including containment and recovery.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for urgent response needs.
  • Gather and apply threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response.
  • Track long-term trends and apply risk-based thinking to prioritise issues.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maintain secure operations.
  • Ensure third-party services meet defined security standards.
  • Drive continual service improvements and process optimisation.
  • Ensure documentation is maintained and procedures are kept up to date.
  • Provide reporting and metrics on SOC effectiveness.
  • Promote a security-first mindset across the organisation.
  • Support security training and awareness efforts within the team.

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection technologies.
  • Experienced in incident handling and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
  • Skilled at translating technical risks into business impact.
  • Familiar with creating and managing tactical and strategic use cases.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a skilled SOC Response Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team. This role focuses on advanced monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence integration to protect business-critical systems and data. You will serve as the escalation point for security events, manage incidents from detection through resolution, and contribute to ongoing improvements in security posture and processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Monitoring & Analysis
    • Perform deep analysis of security events and lead investigations.
    • Correlate data from various sources to form a comprehensive view of threats.
    • Develop and manage outcome-driven use cases in collaboration with security operations.
    • Support consistent, high-quality monitoring across internal teams and third-party services.
  • Incident Response
    • Lead incident response efforts, including containment and recovery.
    • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.
    • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for urgent response needs.
  • Threat Intelligence & Risk Integration
    • Gather and apply threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response.
    • Track long-term trends and apply risk-based thinking to prioritise issues.
    • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
  • Collaboration & Third-Party Management
    • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maintain secure operations.
    • Ensure third-party services meet defined security standards.
  • Process Improvement & Governance
    • Drive continual service improvements and process optimisation.
    • Ensure documentation is maintained and procedures are kept up to date.
    • Provide reporting and metrics on SOC effectiveness.
  • Training & Awareness
    • Promote a security-first mindset across the organisation.
    • Support security training and awareness efforts within the team.
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