SOC L2 Analyst

SOC Analyst (L2) (SC Clearance Required) – Multiple UK Locations (Shift Work) - £55,000 - £58,000 – Permanent
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a real impact? We’re expanding our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and looking for Level 2 SOC Analysts to join us across multiple UK locations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with enterprise-scale clients in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team using cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP Threat Sharing to protect critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations, and escalate complex incidents.
Manage SOC incident queues and support asset baseline maintenance.
Prepare reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate on improving detection rules and use cases aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
Contribute to threat intelligence development and incident documentation.Shift Pattern:
2 days (6am–6pm), 2 nights (6pm–6am), followed by 4 days off.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Basic knowledge of networking, client-server applications, firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus products.
Entry-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CPSA).
Academic background in cybersecurity or a related subject.Desirable Skills:

Programming/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
Additional SOC certifications (e.g., CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst).
Experience with other SIEM platforms like QRadar.Additional Info:

Permanent role with a salary up to £58K (depending on experience), plus shift allowance.
Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options), pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and a flexible benefits fund.
Applicants must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.SOC Analyst (L2) (SC Clearance Required) – Multiple UK Locations (Shift Work) - £55,000 - £58,000 – Permanent