SOC Analyst (L2)
7 days ago
Aylesbury
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