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# Security Operations Centre Analyst - SoC Analyst

- **Company:** PEXA UK
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Linux, Routing, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Cloud Platform System, Mitre Att&ck, Splunk, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815445136-security-operations-centre-analyst-soc-analyst

## About the Role

* High level of initiative and self-motivation
 * Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
 * Ability to work independently to investigate security incidents and to deliver projects as well as be a contributing team player
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues
 * Ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent activities, while understanding and managing priorities, dependencies, and risk
 * Ability to engage and work with multiple stakeholders at different levels ensuring outcomes and coordinating resources
 * Strong SIEM investigation skills (preferably Splunk)
 * Network and systems administration knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, Active Directory
 * Knowledge of cloud environments i.e. AWS, Azure
 * Knowledge and experience using MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, * 2-3 years' experience within Security Operations, Security Services Delivery
 * Demonstrable experience of managing the security incident response lifecycle
 * Experience in defining and creating effective SOC operational playbooks and documenting security processes
 * Investigative experience in aggregating information from multiple sources to aid a conclusion to inform decision making
 * Hands-on operational experience with security tooling (i.e. XDR, EDR, SOAR, SIEM, SASE, DLP)
 * Detailed knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems

## Description

* Security alert triage
 * Security incident response
 * Security events monitoring and response, including full analysis and investigation
 * SIEM configuration/tuning
 * Analyse logs from a wide range of sources (i.e. cloud, network, endpoints)
 * As a PEXA SOC team member, positively contribute in driving continual uplift in capability and coverage to increase SOC maturity levels
 * Work alongside security partners, aiming to continually improve security posture and threat response (i.e. time to respond, security processes)
 * Lead on individual projects defined in security roadmaps to further enhance the UK security function
 * Security reporting


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