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# SOC Cyber Analyst

- **Company:** Cyber UK
- **Location:** Hereford, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Linux, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Networking Basics, Phishing, Security Support Provider Interface, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Malware, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815158372-soc-cyber-analyst

## About the Role

As an experienced SOC Analyst, your skills and experience may include;

 * Previous experience in a SOC, IT Operations, or security support role.
 * Understanding of key security concepts including malware, phishing, lateral movement and privilege escalation.
 * Working knowledge of network fundamentals, Windows/Linux system logs and authentication systems.
 * Working knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, QRadar).
 * Awareness of security frameworks and methodologies (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO27001).

## Description

Overview

SOC Analyst - SC Cleared - 12 Month Contract - Hereford

About Your Role

As the SOC Analyst your role will include:

 * Alert Triage: Review and assess alerts escalated by the outsourced SOC; validate their accuracy and determine potential impact.
 * Initial Investigation: Perform first-line investigation using available tools (SIEM, Device Logs, firewall logs and SIEM alerts).
 * User Interaction: Engage with affected end users or asset owners to collect additional information, verify events, or guide immediate containment steps (e.g. asset isolation, password reset).
 * Escalation: Escalate confirmed or high severity incidents to the Level 2 SOC (outsourced) or internal incident response teams, ensuring complete and accurate handoff documentation.
 * Incident Documentation: Create and maintain detailed case notes, timelines, and evidence within the case management system to support investigations and compliance requirements.
 * Collaboration: Serve as the coordination point between the security team and the external SOC partner, maintaining strong communication and situational awareness.
 * Playbook Execution: follow established triage and escalation playbooks; suggest improvements based on recurring issues or inefficiencies.
 * Threat Awareness: Maintain awareness of current cyber threats, attacker techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), and industry trends relevant to the organisations threat landscape.

About You

As an experienced SOC Analyst, your skills and experience may include;

 * Previous experience in a SOC, IT Operations, or security support role.
 * Understanding of key security concepts including malware, phishing, lateral movement and privilege escalation.
 * Working knowledge of network fundamentals, Windows/Linux system logs and authentication systems.
 * Working knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, QRadar).
 * Awareness of security frameworks and methodologies (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO27001).


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