SOC Analyst

Your tasks

Our client is looking for a motivated Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join their 24/7 Security Operations Centre, supporting the monitoring, detection, triage and escalation of cyber security incidents.

This is an opportunity for an early-career cyber security professional to gain hands-on experience across security monitoring, incident response, threat analysis and vulnerability management within a collaborative technical environment.

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security monitoring tools
• Perform initial triage, investigation and classification of security incidents
• Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to senior SOC analysts
• Assist with incident containment, remediation and investigation documentation
• Analyse network and system logs to identify suspicious activity and potential threats
• Support vulnerability scanning, patching, compliance checks and remediation plans
• Maintain accurate incident records, investigation timelines and escalation reports
• Contribute to the development of detection rules, incident response playbooks and SOC procedures
• Support security reporting, service reviews and compliance assessments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network and development teams to resolve security issues

Requirements

Required Experience

• Ideally 6 months - 2 years of experience within a SOC or similar cyber security environment
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic SIEM or LogRhythm
• Understanding of security alert triage, log analysis and incident response
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS and endpoint security
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning, patch management or remediation activities
• Understanding of cyber security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST or ISO 27001
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow established procedures and work effectively within a team

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Tier 1 SOC Analyst | Permanent | On-site - Stoke-on-Trent