Tier 2 SOC Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a high-performing Security Operations Centre, supporting advanced cyber security incident response and threat containment.

You will be responsible for handling escalated alerts, performing in-depth investigations, and delivering effective remediation during high-severity security events. The role involves close client interaction and plays a key part in improving SOC processes, tooling, and automation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Investigating and resolving complex security incidents
• Escalation handling and mentoring Tier 1 analysts
• Performing forensic and root cause analysis
• Managing containment and recovery actions
• Communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Maintaining incident reports and knowledge documentation
• Improving detection logic and SOC automation playbooks

• Experience working in a SOC, cyber security, or IT operations role
• Strong working knowledge of cyber threats and incident response
• Hands-on use of SIEM, EDR, XDR, and SOAR technologies
• Understanding of networking and firewall configurations
• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Excellent communication and organisational skills