Skills

Incident Response Microsoft 365 Monitoring Architecture Security Architecture Linux Windows Autonomy Recruitment

Job Specifications

Job Overview

Join our clients security team as a Mid-Level SOC & Security Analyst, bridging project delivery and incident response. You'll work alongside Security Architects on transformation projects and support Junior Analysts on live security incidents. We're looking for someone proactive, solutions driven, and ready to strengthen internal defences across a 5,000-strong user base in the UK, Ireland and the US.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyse security events and alerts, assessing urgency and impact
Support the delivery of security architecture and transformation projects
Triage, investigate and help remediate security incidents with the SOC team
Respond to phishing and social engineering threats, including email anomaly reviews
Oversee and complete security reviews from initiation to resolution
Evaluate and recommend security solutions based on organisational need
Support policy, user awareness, and compliance enforcement
Assist with internal and external security audits

Experience Required

4+ years experience in security, SOC or Security Analyst roles
Previous IT Support/Service Desk background
One of the following certifications:
CompTIA Security, SSCP, CCNA/CCNA Security, or ITIL v4

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM
Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Defender XDR
Windows, Microsoft 365 and Linux security monitoring/tooling knowledge
Vulnerability, phishing, and alert analysis experience
Exposure or understanding of ISO27001, NIST, or Cyber Essentials frameworks
Security process automation mindset

Benefits

Support and sponsorship for future security certifications
Clear progression towards Senior Analyst / Security Engineer pathways
Join during active initiatives: Cyber Essentials certified, ISO27001 in pipeline
Flexible hybrid working, mature and proactive team culture
Competitive reward structure, autonomy, and real impact on security posture
Health and wellbeing support + work/life flexibility
Hybrid role : 3 days onsite per week, flexible start window between 08:00-16:30 or 08:30-17:00.

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About the Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integrity - everything they felt the industry lacked. Since then we have grown with our success, and have branched out by obtaining talented and experienced staff who embody the same values around customer service. We now cover Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Procurement & Supply Chain, T... Know more