Security Analyst III - SOC

As a Security Analyst III, you will be the
technical authority within the SOC, leading high-quality investigations and
proactive threat hunting to protect the organisation from evolving threats. This
hands-on role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership, coaching
analysts, driving SOC maturity, and optimising tools and processes to set the
standard for excellence across the team.

You will act as a role model for SOC
Analysts, coaching and guiding them to elevate technical capability and
analytical rigour. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will lead maturity
objectives, optimise SOC tooling, and identify opportunities for automation, AI
integration, and impactful service improvements. You will also play a key role
within the CSIRT team, collaborating on major incidents.

As a Security Analyst III, you will be the
technical authority within the SOC, leading high-quality investigations and
proactive threat hunting to protect the organisation from evolving threats. This
hands-on role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership, coaching
analysts, driving SOC maturity, and optimising tools and processes to set the
standard for excellence across the team.

You will act as a role model for SOC
Analysts, coaching and guiding them to elevate technical capability and
analytical rigour. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will lead maturity
objectives, optimise SOC tooling, and identify opportunities for automation, AI
integration, and impactful service improvements. You will also play a key role
within the CSIRT team, collaborating on major incidents.

• Deliver high-quality investigative analysis
  to ensure rapid and accurate incident resolution.
• Act as the escalation point and technical
  authority for complex SOC investigations.
• Lead proactive threat-hunting initiatives to
  identify and mitigate emerging threats before they impact the business.
• Role-model analytical excellence and
  decision-making, setting the benchmark for SOC performance.
• Coach and mentor analysts to build technical
  depth and confidence across the team.
• Drive SOC maturity objectives, improving
  processes, tooling, and automation for greater efficiency.
• Enhance SOC tool utilisation, including
  workflow optimisation.
• Identify and implement automation, AI-driven
  enhancements, and playbook developments.
• Support CSIRT activities during major
  incidents, ensuring coordinated and effective response.
• Monitor MSSP performance, ensuring alert
  triage and investigations meet quality and timeliness standards.

• Over 2 years’ experience working in an
  internal SOC or 3 years at an MSSP in a senior role.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks:
  MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Incident Response Lifecycle, Pyramid of
  Pain.
• Expertise in threat hunting and advanced investigative
  analysis.
• Deep understanding of attacker tactics,
  techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and threat actor behaviours.
• Proficiency in SIEM/XDR platforms and tuning
  detection logic, use cases, and alert optimisation.
• Advanced querying and scripting skills (e.g.,
  KQL, SPL) for data analysis and threat detection.
• Ability to recommend tooling enhancements and
  process improvements to strengthen SOC capability.
• Practical knowledge of networks, operating
  systems, and scripting for investigative purposes.
• Experience in leading technical initiatives
  and driving service maturity improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop
  team members, fostering technical excellence.

• GIAC certifications
• Other relevant certifications such as CISSP
  or CISM will be considered.
• A relevant degree, with professional
  experience.

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.

• Annual
  bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday
  starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private
  medical insurance
• 26
  weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at
  thequalifyingdate) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of
  Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks
  fully paid paternity leave
• Free
  24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme…