Summary: The role of SOC Analyst involves joining a leading security operations team within a high-profile organization, aimed at junior security professionals with 1-2 years of experience. The successful candidates will monitor and respond to security threats in real-time, gaining exposure to enterprise-level security tools and incident response processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity for skill development within a structured and high-performing security environment. Candidates will work collaboratively within a dynamic Security Operations Centre (SOC) to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM tools and other security technologies to detect and investigate potential threats.
• Analyse security alerts, escalate incidents as necessary, and provide initial response and triage.
• Assist in incident containment, eradication, and recovery efforts as part of the SOC team.
• Work with Microsoft Security Stack, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.
• Support the development of SOC playbooks, threat hunting procedures, and incident response workflows.
• Conduct basic forensic investigations and contribute to post-incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, resolutions, and investigative findings.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and security engineers to improve detection and response capabilities.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

Key Skills:

• 1-2 years of security experience, with at least 1 year in a commercial SOC environment.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (preferably Microsoft Sentinel or other enterprise solutions).
• Basic knowledge of cyber threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response methodologies.
• Understanding of common attack techniques and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Familiarity with security tools such as EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and log analysis platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and escalate threats effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifts/on-call duties as required.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Azure Security Center, or other Microsoft security tools (desirable).
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200, or GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, or GCFA) (desirable).
• Knowledge of basic scripting (PowerShell, Python) for security automation (desirable).
• Previous experience in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or digital forensics (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT