Summary: The Cyber Security Analyst (SOC Tier 2) role is essential for advancing threat investigations and managing escalated incidents within the Cyber Threat Analysis Centre. This position involves mentoring Tier 1 Analysts and ensuring effective SOC operations through advanced threat detection and response strategies. The role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity, particularly in incident analysis and SIEM tools. Candidates will work in a 24/7 shift pattern, contributing to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and triage escalated security incidents, determining severity and response actions.
• Utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) and SIEM platforms for event correlation and documentation.
• Identify and escalate critical threats to Tier 3 Analysts for further action.
• Leverage OSINT techniques to enhance detection and improve situational awareness.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 Analysts to refine detection rules, tune SIEM tools, and minimize false positives.
• Contribute to refining incident response playbooks and detection workflows.
• Guide and support Tier 1 Analysts, enhancing their technical skills and efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, IP protocols, and traffic analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows & Linux environments.
• Expertise in SIEM tools (eg, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel) and KQL for log analysis.
• Familiarity with OSINT techniques for enhanced threat intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• Proactive in learning new technologies and collaborating within the SOC.

Salary (Rate): 55000

City: Farnborough

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT