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The SOC Analyst is a frontline, shift‑based role operating within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The role is responsible for monitoring, triaging, analysing, and investigating security alerts and events using SIEM and SOAR platforms to detect potential security incidents and protect monitored environments. Working within defined procedures, runbooks, and escalation paths, the SOC Analyst performs initial investigations, validates alerts, and supports incident response activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, and the ability to work effectively in a high‑volume, operational environment.
Job Responsibility
Continuously monitor security alerts, logs, and event data across customer and internal environments, identifying suspicious or malicious activity
Triage and analyze alerts to determine whether they represent potential security or service incidents, and prioritize them
Conduct first-line investigations using SIEM, SOAR, and supporting security tools, validating alerts, gathering relevant evidence, and assessing initial impact and severity
Recognize successful or unsuccessful attack attempts and escalate appropriately to senior analysts or incident responders
Support incident containment and remediation activities by following runbooks and customer guidance
Create and maintain incident tickets, record investigation steps and findings, and produce clear incident summaries
Contribute to post-incident reviews by sharing findings and identifying opportunities for improvement
Apply threat intelligence provided by the SOC to support alert analysis and investigations
Follow defined SOC procedures, documentation standards, and shift-handover processes
Participate fully in the 24/7 shift rota
Requirements
Foundational understanding of cyber security concepts, including TCP/IP networking, common log sources, and basic attack techniques
Comfortable working with a SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or an equivalent tool
Basic knowledge of common operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work calmly and effectively in a shift-based operational environment
Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
Awareness of scripting, query languages, or rule-based detection is advantageous but not required
Experience or strong interest in cyber security or IT operations
Entry-level or foundation cyber security certifications desirable (CySA+, SC-200)
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS is desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word
Eligibility for, or holding, UK SC Clearance
Willingness to work within a 24/7 shift-based SOC environment
Nice to have
Entry-level or foundation cyber security certifications desirable (CySA+, SC-200)
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS is desirable
Awareness of scripting, query languages, or rule-based detection
What we offer
Tailored benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing