214 Soc Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom
Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of SOC Analysts.
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
- Investigate and analyze potential security incidents, identifying root causes and scope.
- Develop and execute incident response plans to contain and eradicate threats.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting to uncover hidden malicious activities.
- Analyze threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Develop and refine SOC playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows.
- Liaise with clients to provide updates on security incidents and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC capabilities and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or a similar cybersecurity role.
- Proven experience leading or supervising a SOC team.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST).
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or Security+ are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 5 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence feeds.
- Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
- Develop and refine detection rules, use cases, and correlation logic within the SIEM platform to enhance threat detection capabilities.
- Stay updated on the latest threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, and translate this knowledge into proactive security measures.
- Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, acting as a subject matter expert during critical security events.
- Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts, providing technical expertise and fostering skill development.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, procedures, and documentation.
- Collaborate with other security teams (e.g., threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response) to share information and improve overall security posture.
- Participate in security awareness training initiatives.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize emerging threats.
- Analyze log data from various sources to identify suspicious activities and potential security breaches.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC tools and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
- Extensive experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
- Proficiency in network security monitoring, endpoint security, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls, proxies).
- Experience with incident response methodologies and digital forensics techniques.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is highly desirable.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, or CEH are a strong asset.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote team environment.
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
- Analyze security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
- Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, following established procedures.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security breaches and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and refine SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of security tools and technologies.
- Collaborate with other IT and security teams to enhance the overall security posture.
- Generate regular reports on security incidents, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 security incident response coverage.
- Contribute to security awareness training initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
- Proven experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack) and other security monitoring tools.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common attack vectors.
- Experience with incident response methodologies and digital forensics principles.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence sources and analysis techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to document and report findings clearly.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIH, or CySA+ are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 9 days ago
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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 9 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection systems.
- Analyze security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
- Respond to security alerts and incidents in a timely and effective manner, following established playbooks.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize advanced threats.
- Perform forensic analysis of security incidents and collect evidence.
- Develop and refine SOC playbooks, procedures, and documentation.
- Collaborate with IT and other teams to implement security controls and remediation actions.
- Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
- Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts.
- Participate in incident response planning and exercises.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC tools and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment or incident response role.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and common attack methodologies (e.g., phishing, malware, DDoS, APTs).
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and other security monitoring solutions.
- Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
- Understanding of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GSEC are highly desirable.
- Ability to work shifts and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization and play a vital role in safeguarding its digital assets. If you are a passionate cybersecurity professional, we encourage you to apply.
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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 14 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
- Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
- Perform real-time threat hunting to proactively identify sophisticated threats that may evade automated detection.
- Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Conduct forensic analysis of security breaches and provide detailed reports.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security controls and remediation strategies.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Participate in on-call rotation for incident response outside of normal business hours.
- Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to team training and development.
- Evaluate and recommend new security tools and technologies to enhance SOC capabilities.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation and knowledge bases.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a SOC environment or similar cybersecurity role.
- Proven experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack) and EDR solutions.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cybersecurity principles.
- Experience with incident response, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
- Familiarity with common attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or CEH are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with necessary office presence.
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 16 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.).
- Investigate and analyse potential security incidents to determine scope and impact.
- Perform in-depth threat hunting to proactively identify malicious activities.
- Develop and execute incident response plans and procedures.
- Analyse malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting on security incidents and trends.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security measures.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of SOC tools and technologies.
- Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Security Operations or Incident Response.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Posted 17 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.
- Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
- Develop and execute incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Analyze malware samples and investigate suspicious activities.
- Provide detailed reporting on security incidents, threat trends, and mitigation efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate incident response.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and defense techniques.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC tools, processes, and technologies.
- Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Participate in on-call rotations as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment or equivalent cybersecurity role.
- Demonstrated expertise in threat detection, incident analysis, and response.
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and security tools.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
- Experience with malware analysis, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
- Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CEH, CISSP are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
Explore the opportunities available in the field of Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis. SOC analysts are vital in protecting organizations from cyber threats, monitoring security systems, and responding to incidents. These cybersecurity professionals play a crucial role in maintaining data integrity and ensuring business continuity.