SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst | £35k | Manchester/Hybrid | Cyber Security (Managed SOC)

Join a fast-growing, specialist cyber security provider delivering managed detection and response services to a range of customers. We’re looking for a SOC Analyst to join a collaborative team focused on identifying and responding to threats across modern Microsoft environments.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be actively monitoring, investigating, and responding to security activity, while developing deeper expertise across the Microsoft security ecosystem. You’ll work closely with senior analysts and engineers, contributing to both operational response and continuous improvement of detection capabilities.

What You’ll Do

Monitor and triage security alerts across Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel, separating genuine threats from noise

Investigate alerts end-to-end, driving incidents through to resolution

Proactively hunt for threats, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity across customer environments

Escalate high-priority incidents with clear, structured technical handovers

Support onboarding of new customers onto security platforms, ensuring smooth transitions

Document investigations, findings, and remediation steps to a high standard

Collaborate with engineering teams on automation, integrations, and detection improvements

Participate in an on-call rota (with full compensation)

What We’re Looking For

1–2 years’ experience in a SOC or similar security operations role

Must have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel

Strong working knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Ability to correlate data across multiple sources and build attack timelines (e.g. using MITRE ATT&CK)

Clear communicator, able to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, incident-driven environment

Willingness to take part in an on-call rota

Based within commuting distance of Manchester and eligible to work in the UK

Willing to undergo BPSS clearance

Nice to Have

Microsoft security certifications (e.g. SC-900, SC-200)

Experience in a 24/7 or shift-based SOC environment

Exposure to threat intelligence tooling or additional EDR platforms

Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation

Benefits

£35k

Hybrid working with one day in the Manchester office

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Fully funded certifications and ongoing training (including cyber security and AI)

Paid on-call rota

Regular team socials

Clear progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business