SOC Analyst L1

SOC Security Analyst - Tier 1 5 Positions Available | Salary: Circa £35,000 DOE Looking to develop your cybersecurity career and be part of a brand-new Security Operations Centre? We're working with a global organisation that's investing heavily in its internal cybersecurity capabilities, building a new in-house Security Operations Centre (SOC) to strengthen security monitoring, threat detection and incident response across its international operations.As part of this exciting expansion, we're recruiting 5 Tier 1 SOC Security Analysts to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for security professionals with some existing SOC experience who want to develop their technical skills, work with modern security technologies and be part of a growing cybersecurity operation. You'll gain exposure to a diverse enterprise environment, with opportunities for ongoing technical development and career progression. The Role Working as part of a 24/7 SOC team, you'll be responsible for identifying, investigating and escalating potential security threats across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:Monitoring and triaging security alerts and events using SIEM and EDR/XDR technologies.Investigating suspicious activity, potential cyber threats and indicators of compromise.Analysing phishing attempts, malware alerts, suspicious logins and endpoint security incidents.Performing initial security investigations and escalating incidents where required.Following incident response playbooks and maintaining accurate investigation records.Working with Microsoft security technologies and enterprise monitoring platforms.Supporting threat detection improvements, threat hunting and automation initiatives.Collaborating with wider cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT teams.Working a 24/7 rotational shift pattern, including nights and weekends. What We're Looking For1-3 years' experience within a SOC, cybersecurity operations or security monitoring environment.Hands-on exposure to SIEM and endpoint security technologies.An understanding of cybersecurity threats, incident response and common attack techniques.Knowledge of Windows environments, networking, DNS and authentication.Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments.Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify genuine threats.Strong communication skills and attention to detail.Willingness to work within a 24/7 shift environment.Nice to Have (Not Essential):Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR or Entra ID.Knowledge of KQL, MITRE ATT&CK or threat intelligence.Exposure to SOAR or security automation.Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC-200 or CySA+.Basic PowerShell or Python scripting experience. Why Join?Be part of something new - join a newly established in-house SOC with the opportunity to help shape its development.Career progression - develop your skills and grow your cybersecurity career.Modern technologies - gain exposure to a range of enterprise security platforms and tools.Global environment - work across international business operations and complex IT environments.Training and development - benefit from professional development opportunities and support from experienced cybersecurity professionals. Whether you're already working as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst or have gained relevant experience within security monitoring and incident response, we'd be keen to hear from you! Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.