SOC Analyst - Security Analyst
On site
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Full Time
09-01-2025
Job Specifications
IT Security Support Analyst - SOC Analyst - Information - Security Analysts - Security Consultant - remote
Our client provides outsourced security event monitoring and incident response services to a wide variety of clients using a Microsoft centric technology stack. They are to recruit the services of a permanent SOC Analyst to join their rapidly expanding team that provides service to internal and external customers.
Our client are based in Cambridgeshire, but the role can be hybrid or fully remote - the post holder can be based anywhere in the UK.
If you have a background in support, deployment or security operations and would like to expand your skills in a Microsoft focused security role this could be the position for you.
Responsibilities will include:
Receipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customers
Provide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignment as appropriate
Investigation of event alerts and liaising with the customer to confirm closure
24/7 rota in 8-hour shift pattern
Required Experience
Previous experience in a Security support/SOC Analyst role
Understanding of Information Security principles.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to install security software and applications.
Technical understanding of IT infrastructure (any of the following): Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, Azure portal, Sharepoint, Entra (basic understanding), Endpoint, Defender, KQL
Experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset. (eg Azure Sentinel)
Experience with EDR tools
Microsoft certifications
Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
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