Job Specifications
Senior SOC Analyst
£40,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Training
Hybrid (Portsmouth, UK)
Company & Role
This is more than a SOC role, it is a chance to join a fast growing, people first global service provider that is redefining what great cyber defence looks like.
With over $1B in global revenue, this organisation delivers end to end IT and Cyber outsourcing and managed services to customers across enterprise, public sector and fast growing scale ups. Its Security Practice protects clients through a powerful mix of Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing and Incident Response, supported by a world class Security Advisory function.
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will take a leading role in identifying, investigating and responding to cyber threats across varied client environments. You will mentor junior analysts, lead complex incidents and help evolve the SOC’s detection and response capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow into roles such as SOC Lead, Threat Hunter, Security Engineer or Incident Responder.
Why This Role Stands Out
Join a $1B global IT and Cyber Defence provider that invests heavily in people and technology
Work with cutting edge platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Elastic and Palo Alto
Be part of a collaborative culture that values curiosity and continuous learning
Clear progression into leadership or specialist technical roles
Hybrid working model, flexible hours and a focus on wellbeing
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading investigation and analysis of complex security incidents and recommending remediation
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts within the SOC
Developing and tuning detection use cases, correlation rules and playbooks in SIEM and EDR tools
Conducting proactive threat hunting across diverse customer environments
Working with engineering teams to enhance visibility, automation and telemetry
Supporting incident response and coordinating remediation across teams
Producing detailed incident reports and contributing to client communications
Driving SOC maturity through process improvement and knowledge sharing
What You’ll Bring
2 to 4 years of experience in a SOC, CSIRT or cyber defence environment
Strong understanding of attack methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
Hands on experience with SIEM and EDR tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Splunk or CrowdStrike
Experience with triage, containment and incident response
Solid understanding of networks, Windows and Linux systems and cloud security across M365, Azure and AWS
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Passion for learning and knowledge sharing
Desirable Experience
Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, KQL or Python
Exposure to threat hunting, threat intelligence or vulnerability management
Experience mentoring or coaching junior analysts
What You’ll Get
Competitive salary £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Funded training and professional certifications
Access to industry leading tools and threat intelligence
Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support
An inclusive, growth focused culture where your ideas matter
If you want to be part of a security team that is building something exceptional, where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your impact is visible, this is the perfect next step in your cyber career.
About the Company
We are Cloud People, a specialist Microsoft Cloud + Security talent consultancy, who exclusively build teams for Microsoft partners.
It’s all we do!
We recognise that there is a real battle for talent across the Microsoft partner space right now, and it’s here where we come into our own.
Through utilising our extensive talent pools, our creative approach to problem-solving; and combining both our passion and intimate knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, we’ve developed a proven methodology for finding the perfect match....
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