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As a SOC Analyst, you are the first line of defence against cyber threats targeting Admiral Insurance. You will work as part of a 24/7 global Security Operations Centre across three regions, monitoring, triaging, and escalating security alerts affecting critical financial systems, customer data, and user accounts. The role requires seamless collaboration across regions, ensuring continuous security coverage through effective handover. You will follow structured processes while developing the skills needed to understand how attacks happen and how to investigate them effectively. This role is designed for individuals with a strong interest in cyber security and a willingness to learn quickly in a real-world environment.
Job Responsibility
Monitor alerts from SIEM platforms, Endpoint detection tools, Identity and access systems
Perform initial triage
Validate whether alerts are true or false positives
Classify severity based on defined criteria
Identify potential impact on financial systems or users
Conduct investigations using available tools and playbooks
Escalate suspicious or confirmed threats to L2 Analysts
Provide clear, structured evidence
Perform structured handovers at shift end
Maintain accurate and detailed case notes
Build knowledge of common cyber threats
Participate in training sessions, simulated attack exercises, knowledge-sharing within the SOC
Requirements
2 years minimum experience as a Cyber Security Analyst
Hands on experience with SIEM or endpoint tools
An understanding of Networking (IP, DNS, HTTP)
Operating systems (Windows fundamentals)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow structured processes
Good written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
Cyber labs experience (e.g., TryHackMe, Hack The Box)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service