SOC Analyst

Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience working within a SOC or Security Operations environment
• Exposure to Microsoft Sentinel and/or Microsoft Defender
• A good understanding of security incident investigation and response
• Knowledge of Windows environments and general networking and security principles
• Exposure to KQL is beneficial
• A genuine desire to develop technically and progress within cybersecurity

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and respond to security incidents through to resolution at 2nd Line level
• Monitor customer environments and investigate SIEM alerts
• Proactively threat hunt and identify potential security risks
• Support vulnerability assessment and remediation
• Work across the Microsoft security stack, including Sentinel, Defender and Entra
• Use KQL and PowerShell for investigations and automation
• Act as an escalation point for more junior analysts
• Contribute to improvements in SOC processes and detection capabilities
• Communicate with customers and internal teams about security incidents

Technologies:

• Support
• PowerShell
• Security
• Windows

More:

Were recruiting a SOC Analyst to join our growing Security Operations team in Newcastle. This is an opportunity for an established SOC Analyst or a strong 1st Line Analyst ready to take the next step, with hands-on exposure to a broad Microsoft security environment, greater ownership of investigations and incidents, and opportunities to develop technically. The role will initially follow a 4-on, 4-off night shift pattern during a transition period, with a longer-term move to an 8-hour shift model. The role is currently remote, with plans for the Newcastle team to spend more time together in the office as our local operation grows.

last updated 41 week of 2026