L1 SOC Analyst - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes
Stockton-on-Tees, UK
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£30,000.0 - £35,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Networking Basics Security Information and Event Management Cybercrime Fortinet

Job description

Join an IT, telecommunications, and cyber security specialist supporting over 500 businesses and 50,000 users across the UK, helping organisations stay connected and secure., * Monitor security alerts across SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms

  • Triage and investigate first-line security events
  • Escalate complex or high-priority incidents to Tier 2
  • Follow established playbooks and processes for incident handling
  • Assist with initial containment actions under guidance
  • Document findings and maintain accurate incident records
  • Support senior analysts during live security events
  • Learn and contribute to detection and response improvements

Requirements

  • Experience in a SOC or security operations environment
  • Understanding of common cyber threats and attack techniques
  • Exposure to SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms
  • Basic networking and firewall knowledge
  • Willingness to learn Fortinet technologies
  • Ability to follow structured processes and elevate appropriately
  • Good communication skills

Benefits & conditions

  • Exposure to real-world security incidents from day one
  • Structured development path towards Tier 2 and beyond
  • Mentorship from experienced SOC analysts
  • Hands-on experience with modern security tooling
  • Fast-paced and collaborative SOC environment

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