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# L1 SOC Analyst - Telecommuncations

- **Company:** Hamilton Barnes
- **Location:** West Yorkshire, UK
- **Salary:** £32,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Log Analysis, Networking Basics, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2830498616-l1-soc-analyst-telecommuncations

## About the Role

* Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7) and log analysis.
 * Ability to query and interpret log data; familiarity with KQL is beneficial
 * Exposure to EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or Carbon Black.
 * Understanding of malware behaviour, IoCs, and basic analysis techniques.
 * Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMB, RDP) and core security concepts (IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs).
 * Familiarity with cloud security monitoring, especially in Microsoft Azure.
 * Degree in Cybersecurity/IT or equivalent practical experience.
 * Strong attention to detail, process-driven approach, and excellent written and verbal communication.
 * Willingness to work in a collaborative, shift-based SOC environment.
 * Security-minded, ethical attitude with a desire to continuously learn.

## Description

The role focuses on monitoring and responding to real-time security threats across diverse client environments as a Level 1 SOC Analyst. It offers hands-on exposure to security operations, threat detection, and incident response using tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, Rapid7, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, with support and mentorship from experienced analysts., * Monitor and triage security alerts across SIEM, EDR, XDR, and other detection technologies.

 * Investigate potential security incidents and escalated in line with established processes.
 * Collaborate with senior analysts and threat response teams to resolve incidents efficiently.
 * Maintain detailed documentation of investigations, incidents, and actions taken.
 * Provide guidance and support to clients on incident handling and mitigation.
 * Support the creation and tuning of detection rules, threat-hunting queries, and analytics.
 * Stay current on emerging threats, attacker behaviours, and new security technologies.


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