Senior Information Security Analyst (SOC)

As a Senior Information Security Analyst (SOC), you'll play a key role in protecting a large-scale, high-availability environment, acting as an escalation point for complex security incidents. Your day will include:

• Leading incident response activities: investigating alerts, conducting threat hunting, and managing escalations.
• Tuning and configuring Splunk SIEM to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.
• Handling advanced security investigations, including malware analysis, forensic reviews and sensitive internal cases.
• Correlating logs across multiple systems and using threat intelligence to strengthen detection capabilities.
• Producing clear, concise incident reports for senior stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.
• Supporting junior analysts with guidance, best practice coaching and career development (no formal line management).
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to break down infosec barriers and promote a security-aware culture.
• Participating in the on-call rota (approximately once every eight weeks after an initial ramp-up period)., Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

The interview process for this client consists of:

• Stage 1 - 30-60 minutes technical discussion via MS Teams
• Stage 2 - 60-90 minutes competency interview based onsite.

We're looking for a well-rounded Senior SOC Analyst who can balance deep technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. You'll bring:

• Strong background in SOC operations, ideally with experience in networking or infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk SIEM, including configuration, tuning and creating meaningful detection use cases.
• Proven experience in incident response, threat hunting and malware investigation.
• Exposure to digital forensics and the ability to document sensitive investigations accurately.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, PCI DSS / ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP and vulnerability management frameworks.
• Ability to automate tasks or scripting experience to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Experience working with and explaining security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially producing high-level incident reports for senior leadership.
• A collaborative, open and supportive mindset, essential for mentoring junior SOC analysts., * Security Operations
• Splunk
• Information Security
• SIEM
• PCI-DSS

• Performance-Based Bonus
• Annual bonus paid in two instalments (April & September), based on company and personal performance.
• Pension Scheme
• Employer-matched contributions of up to 7.5%.
• Hybrid Working
• Minimum 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility on which days.
• Flexible Working Hours
• 40-hour workweek with flexibility in how hours are structured.
• Generous Annual Leave
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off, plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Free Gym Membership
• Available to all employees.
• No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role.

Our client renowned for its commitment to innovation, scalability, and cutting-edge technology. Operating at the forefront of digital solutions, they leverage bespoke and third-party systems to drive efficiency and enhance business operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises technological evolution and continuous improvement.