Security Operations Center Analyst

2 days ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom NexGen Associates Full time

Clearance: DV required (UK Sole National) Exceptional opportunity for experienced Security Analysts, including Service Leavers and Veterans stepping into mid-level cyber roles. About the Role We are seeking a highly capable Tier 2 SOC Analyst to take a lead role within our 24x7 Security Operations Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional — or for a Service Leaver with strong practical cyber, communications, intelligence or security operations experience — to step into a position with real technical ownership. You will take charge of medium to high‑severity incidents, lead investigations, support containment and remediation efforts, and act as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts. You will also contribute to detection engineering, threat hunting, SIEM improvements and continuous SOC maturity initiatives. This is a hands‑on, impactful role where your decisions directly improve the organisation’s security posture. What You will Be Doing Leading triage, investigation and classification of security events Taking ownership of incident containment, recovery and root cause analysis Acting as a technical escalation point for junior analysts Conducting threat intelligence analysis and sharing insights Tuning SIEM rules, improving detection capability and reducing false positives Supporting onboarding of new data sources and improving correlation logic Leading post‑incident reviews, reporting and service review summaries Supporting vulnerability lifecycle management, remediation guidance and patch validation Contributing to continuous improvement, automation, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and threat modelling What We are Looking For 1–5 years’ SOC experience or similar operational cyber background Strong hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (LogRhythm, Elastic, Sentinel etc.) Ability to manage and resolve complex incidents end‑to‑end Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS and endpoint security Strong analytical mindset and clear written and verbal communication Interest or experience in scripting/automation is highly beneficial Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, BTL1/2 are desirable but not essential. Why this is a great role for Service Leavers This role suits ex‑military individuals with experience in: Defensive cyber Communications / CIS Security operations Technical leadership Your ability to stay calm under pressure, interpret complex information quickly and lead others makes you particularly well suited to this Tier 2 environment. You will have the chance to mentor junior analysts, influence security strategy and work in a structured, operationally mature team where your experience will be valued and respected. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Analyst Industries Armed Forces, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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