> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3133999-senior-soc-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3133999-senior-soc-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SOC Analyst - **Company:** Responsibilitiesmonitor - **Location:** High Wycombe, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Log Analysis, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Microsoft Sentinel - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-soc-analyst/49098027 ## About the Role attacker techniques and available threat intelligence to determine the nature and severity of security events. Escalate indicators confirmed or suspected cyber security incidents to the Lead SOC Analyst or Incident Responder team in accordance with established operational procedures. Support Incident Responders by providing accurate analytical findings, supporting evidence, timelines and technical information throughout incident investigations. Contribute to the continual improvement of monitoring capability by identifying opportunities to improve alert quality, investigation processes, monitoring coverage and detection effectiveness. Validate new monitoring content, detection rules and operational procedures before deployment into the live SOC environment. Assist in the onboarding of new systems, cloud services and application into SOC monitoring by validating operational visibility and monitoring effectiveness. Maintain accurate investigations records, ensuring all analytical activities are fully documented in accordance with organisational procedures. Share knowledge, provide technical guidance and support the development of Practitioner SOC Analysts through coaching and day-to-day mentoring. Contribute to operational reviews, lessons identified and post-incident activities, recommending improvements to monitoring capability and operational processes. Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, attacker techniques and monitoring technologies to support continual professional development and improved operational effectiveness Required Skills / ExperienceThe Senior SOC Analyst should demonstrable knowledge and skills in the areas: Cyber security operations, Forensics, Incident management, incident investigation and response, Information risk assessment and risk management, Intrusion detection analysis, Protective security, Secure operations management, Threat intelligence and threat assessment Experience working within a SOC or comparable cyber security operations environment. Experience investigating cyber security alerts and security events using enterprise monitoring techniques. Good knowledge of SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools and log analysis techniques. Understanding of cyber attack methodologies, indicators or compromise, threat intelligence and common attacker techniques. Experience analysing information from multiple technical sources to investigate cyber security events. Experience supporting cyber incident response activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to made sound technical judgements. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce accurate technical reports and investigation findings. Ability to work effectively within a shift-based 24/7 environment. Professional certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC, GCIA or equivalentDesirable:Experience using Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm, or equivalent enterprise SIEM platforms. Experience developing monitoring improvements, detection tuning, or operational process development. Experience supporting Incident Responder activities during major cyber security incidents. Experience contributing to the development of monitoring use cases and detection improvements. 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