SOC Analyst L1

Salary: £39,000 - 79,000 per year

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (malware, phishing, brute force, etc.)
• Familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Defender, and CrowdStrike) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work in shifts 24/7
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar are nice to have
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) is nice to have
• Internship or prior experience in IT or security is nice to have

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) for alerts and suspicious activity
• Perform initial triage and classification of security events
• Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to SOC L2/L3
• Follow incident response playbooks and procedures
• Document incidents, actions taken, and findings
• Assist in basic threat hunting and log analysis
• Maintain awareness of common threats and attack techniques

Technologies:

• HTTP
• Network
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Splunk
• TCP/IP

More:

We are hiring a permanent SOC Analyst L1 to join our Cybersecurity / SOC team in Leeds, UK, working in a hybrid model. Reporting to the SOC Team Lead, the role focuses on monitoring security tools, performing initial triage, and escalating potential incidents to higher-level analysts.

last updated 34 week of 2026