L2 SOC Analyst

Langbourn

11 months ago

Applications closed

L2 SOC Analyst - MSP

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Full-time | Hybrid (Home & Office) | London-based Client Visits Required

Ready to Level Up Your Cybersecurity Career?

You’ve got 3+ years in cyber. You know your way around Sentinel, Defender, Azure, M365. You’re calm under pressure and sharp on threats. But are you being challenged? Trusted? Listened to?

This is your chance to step up, not tread water.

Join a security-first MSP as an L2 SOC Analyst, where you’ll work directly with the Head of Security, owning escalated incidents, shaping response plans, and influencing how things are done.

This isn’t just another SOC role. It’s your chance to join a growing, modern MSP that lives and breathes cybersecurity.

What You’ll Be Doing as the L2 SOC Analyst:

Advanced Threat Detection & Response: Lead response on escalated incidents using tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure. You'll investigate, contain, and resolve threats – not just pass them along.
Vulnerability Management & Triage: Dig into vulnerability data, prioritise what matters, and work with clients and teams to patch the gaps before attackers find them.
Strategic Security Support: Work closely with the Head of Security to deliver best practice guidance and help refine security processes and playbooks.
MSP Environment, Real Impact: You’ll be working in a fast-paced MSP setting, so agility, client communication, and solid judgment are essential. Your work won’t disappear into a black hole; you’ll see the real impact it has on clients’ security posture.

What You'll Need:
3+ years' experience in a SOC environment, ideally within an MSP
Strong knowledge of M365 security, Microsoft Defender, Azure, and Sentinel
Ability to manage and resolve escalated alerts independently
A collaborative mindset and confidence working directly with clients and leadership

L2 SOC Analyst Salary & Benefits:
£40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working – a mix of home, office, and client visits
Extra paid day off for your birthday
Financial rewards for professional certifications
Great personal development opportunities
Supportive work environment & long-service awards
Family-friendly policies & flexible working options

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you're looking for a place where your skills matter and your career can truly take off – this is it

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