Tier 1 SOC Analyst 6m min exp Fully Remote – up to £36.5k

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Circle Recruitment

Tier 1 SOC Analyst, up to £37k including shift bonus, fully remote

£28k-£32k basic with 15% shift bonus

Overview

Join a Security Operations Centre (SOC) as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst, where you will be an integral part of a 24×7 operations. This role involves executing daily operational tasks, monitoring alerts, and ensuring the security of the client’s assets and data. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for cybersecurity, we invite you to apply.

MUST have minimum 6 months experience working in SOC, this is NOT an Entry/Grad role. Must be eligible for SC clearance, no sponsorship available.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and Analyse Alerts: Review and analyse alerts raised within Jira, categorising and prioritising them, escalating or closing as necessary.
• Documentation: Update shift logs, document investigation results, and ensure all relevant details are passed to secondary analysts.
• Incident Management: Perform initial investigation and triage of potential incidents, maintaining healthy incident SLA first response and resolution metrics.
• Historical Analysis: Use SOC tools, such as Azure Sentinel Log Analytics, for historical analysis of detected alerts/incidents.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities to efficiently analyse and respond to security incidents.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, threat intelligence, and emerging security technologies.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with SOC team members, other departments, and customers to coordinate incident response efforts.

Qualifications

• MUST have minimum 6 months experience working in SOC, this is NOT an Entry/Grad role
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with cybersecurity trends.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24×7 shift pattern.
• Eligibility for SC clearance (no sponsorship available).

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated cybersecurity professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic SOC environment, apply now.

Apply on this advert or email Axata(dot)Gurung(at)circlerecruitment(dot)com.

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