SOC Analyst

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

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

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

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.