L2 SOC Analyst

Our client is a well-established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and a leading Fortinet and Microsoft partner, delivering high-impact cybersecurity solutions to some of the most security-conscious organisations in the UK — spanning defence, government, and financial services.

With a mature, well-resourced SOC and a strong culture of internal development, this is an environment where analysts are genuinely invested in and given the tools and exposure to grow.

At L2, you'll move beyond first-line triage and into the heart of the SOC's investigative work. You'll be the escalation point for L1 analysts, taking ownership of complex and high-priority incidents from initial escalation through to resolution and post-incident reporting. Alongside reactive work, you'll be conducting proactive threat hunting across the environment — identifying indicators of compromise before they become incidents.

• Solid hands-on experience in a SOC environment at L1 level, with a clear appetite to step up
• Strong working knowledge of Fortinet and/or Microsoft SIEM/EDR platform
• Good understanding of the attack lifecycle, threat actor TTPs, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience leading or contributing to end-to-end incident investigation
• Ability to produce clear, accurate incident reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, BTL2, or equivalent
• Eligible for Security Clearance (SC Clearance)

• £36,000 base salary + 15% shift bonus
• A structured progression path
• Ongoing training and development within a technology-leading MSSP
• Exposure to complex, high-profile client environments across defence, government, and financial services
• A collaborative team culture where your development is taken seriously