Cyber Security SOC Analyst – CA

11626CA
£40k – 45k per year

Cyber Security SOC Incident Analyst
Milton Keynes – On Site
£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Incident Analyst to join a high-performing Cyber Security Operations team, supporting a diverse client base across multiple sectors.

In this role, you will be at the frontline of cyber defence—monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats in a fast-paced Security Operations Centre. You will play a key role in protecting critical systems and data, working with modern technologies and collaborating with experienced security professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with SOC experience, or a strong infrastructure background, looking to develop further within security operations.

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel
• Investigate and resolve alerts, escalating where necessary
• Manage and maintain SOC tools, configurations, and updates
• Follow ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, and service management
• Produce regular reports and analytics on security incidents
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and services

• Experience in a SOC Analyst role or strong systems administration experience with security exposure
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender technologies
• Good understanding of networking concepts (DNS, IP, routing, SSL, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud environments, ideally Azure
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux administration