Cyber Security Analyst; SOC – Microsoft Security | Operations

Cyber Security Analyst (SOC) – Microsoft Security | 24/7 Operations

Hybrid work – office in Leeds and home‑based nights. Permanent role. 24/7 rotating shift pattern – 12‑hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off.

Salary package:

£58,620 (£48,654.60 base salary + £9,965.40 shift allowance).

Established international technology and cybersecurity services provider investing heavily in Security Operations. Looking to appoint multiple Security Analysts to a 24/7 cyber defence team based in Leeds.

Opportunity to work within a dedicated SOC supporting a highly regulated customer estate, taking ownership of security incidents from detection through to investigation, containment, remediation and post‑incident review.

Unlike many traditional SOC roles focused purely on alert monitoring, this position offers genuine involvement across threat hunting, vulnerability management, exposure validation, security tooling optimisation and proactive security operations.

If you want to develop incident response capability, deepen Microsoft security expertise, and work with modern security tooling, this could be an excellent next step.

As a Senior Security Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting critical business systems and responding to evolving cyber threats.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and investigating security events across endpoint, cloud, identity and network environments
• Managing security incidents through the full incident lifecycle
• Performing detailed investigations and root‑cause analysis
• Conducting threat hunting activities and proactive security investigations
• Querying and analysing data within Microsoft Sentinel using KQL
• Working with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies
• Validating indicators of compromise and assessing business impact
• Coordinating containment and remediation activities with technical teams
• Supporting vulnerability management activities and security posture improvements
• Contributing to detection engineering and alert tuning initiatives
• Producing technical documentation, incident reports and recommendations
• Supporting compliance and security governance requirements within a regulated environment

You will gain exposure to a modern enterprise security stack including:

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Qualys
• XM Cyber
• Security automation and detection tooling

We’re looking for professionals with experience in:

• SOC Operations
• Security Monitoring
• Threat Hunting
• Detection Engineering
• Security Operations Engineering
• Cyber Defence
• Vulnerability Management

Candidate background may include roles such as:

• Senior SOC Analyst
• SOC Analyst
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Security Operations Analyst
• Blue Team Analyst

Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem is highly advantageous. Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO
27001, CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK is also beneficial. Candidates must be eligible to undergo UK security screening requirements.

• 25 days annual leave from day one (27 days after 2 years)
• Birthday day off every year
• Holiday buy and sell scheme (up to 3 days)
• Home‑based night shifts
• Pension scheme (employer contributions up to 5%)
• Income Protection Scheme
• Life Assurance cover up to 4x salary, with options to increase cover
• Critical illness cover options available
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Mental health first‑aid network
• Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Employee wellbeing forums and resources
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Dependency leave support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with access to over 2,500 clubs
• Modern office environment with social spaces
• Dedicated learning & development support
• Protected training time
• Industry‑leading instructor‑led training
• Technical certification support (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet)
• Access to recognised professional qualifications
• Charity and volunteering programmes
• Global career prospects

To apply, submit your CV. Proof of right to work in the UK is required.

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