L2 SOC Analyst - Consultancy

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and event queues within a 24x7 SOC environment
• Investigate and triage security incidents across customer infrastructure
• Analyse logs and telemetry data to identify threats, anomalies, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Escalate confirmed incidents to senior SOC analysts and incident response teams where required
• Support containment and remediation activities using established security playbooks
• Assist with forensic evidence collection and incident documentation
• Produce accurate reporting and maintain investigation records
• Mentor and support junior SOC analysts to maintain operational quality standards
• Participate in shift handovers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber security trends
• Participate in an on‑call rota and occasional out‑of‑hours support work

• 1–2 years’ experience within a SOC environment, either in‑house or within an MSP/MSSP
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and exposure to EDR technologies
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and DNS
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a high‑pressure environment
• Strong interest in cyber security and threat detection
• Relevant certifications such as Security+ or CompTIA A+ are beneficial
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline preferred but not essential

• Exposure to enterprise‑scale cyber security operations
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Clear progression opportunities within cyber security operations
• Collaborative SOC environment with mentoring opportunities
• Access to modern security tooling and technologies
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• On‑call allowance where applicable

• £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits + On‑Call Allowance