SOC Analyst (Level 2)

Location: Aylesbury (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

CTA are working with a Cyber Security company who are for a SOC Analyst (L2) to join their growing Security Operations Centre. This role is ideal for a junior analyst looking to build hands-on experience in monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Security Monitoring: Analyse SIEM alerts, logs, and security events to identify and respond to complex threats.
Incident Response: Lead investigations, perform deep analysis, determine impact, and coordinate response activities.
Threat Detection & Analysis: Develop and refine detection rules and use cases to improve threat visibility.
Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for advanced threats and indicators of compromise across the environment.
Vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and prioritise vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
Security Reporting: Produce detailed reports on incidents, trends, and overall security posture.
Process Improvement & Automation: Enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and automation capabilities.

Skills & Experience

Strong experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic)
Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)
Solid understanding of:
Incident response lifecycle
Threat detection methodologies
Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
Experience analysing logs from multiple sources (endpoints, network, cloud)
Ability to independently investigate and resolve security incidents
Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What You’ll Be Doing

Acting as an escalation point for Level 1 analysts
Working closely with customers and internal teams on incident investigations
Tuning detection rules and improving alert quality
Staying up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
Supporting and mentoring junior analysts

Requirements

UK Citizenship (required due to the nature of the role)

If you are looking for a progressive move with an established Cyber company, please do send your application through for consideration.

Chapman Tate Associates

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