Senior SOC Analyst

Addition Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Addition Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES CURRENT SC CLEARANCE

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Level 1 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our clients cyber defence team.

As part of a 24/7 operations team, you will monitor systems, identify potential incidents, and initiate the early stages of the incident response process.

Security Monitoring & Detection

• Continuously monitor security tools and SIEM platforms such as Splunk to identify suspicious or anomalous activity.
• Respond efficiently and professionally to potential threats in accordance with established procedures.
• Analyse alerts and logs to distinguish legitimate security incidents from false positives.
• Classify, prioritise, and elevate incidents following defined triage processes.
• Perform initial containment activities for confirmed incidents, including isolating affected hosts or accounts.
• Escalate incidents to Level 2 or Level 3 analysts for deeper investigation and remediation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Create accurate and detailed incident tickets and reports describing findings, actions taken, and recommendations.
• Maintain clear and organised documentation for audit, review, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide direction and support to junior analysts within your shift.

Tool Maintenance & Optimisation

• Assist with the upkeep, tuning, and optimisation of security tools to ensure maximum effectiveness and reliability.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Splunk within a SOC environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology