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# Security Operations Centre Analyst

- **Company:** Oscar Associates (UK) Ltd
- **Location:** West Yorkshire, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Windows Servers, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Cloud Platform System, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/security-operations-centre-analyst/oscar-associates-uk-limited-job108019254

## About the Role

* Working knowledge across firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP and cloud environments
 * Foundational grasp of core security concepts and threat types
 * Exposure to access/security administration tasks
 * Familiarity with incident containment, remediation and recovery
 * Confident communicator with solid customer-facing skills
 * Sharp analytical instincts and a methodical approach to problem-solving
 * Open to rotating shift patterns, including nights/weekends

Desirable:

 * Industry-recognised certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, GCIH) or working towards
 * Familiarity with SIEM platforms or IT service management tools
 * Track record of meeting SLA-driven targets in a fast-paced environment
 * Comfortable operating within a round-the-clock, shift-based service model

## Description

Our client runs a 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre supporting customers across multiple industries against an evolving threat landscape. They're looking for a SOC Analyst to join the team on a shift basis, taking ownership of frontline threat detection and response within a busy security operations environment., * Review and triage output from SIEM, IDS/IPS and firewall platforms to detect potential compromise

 * Act as first responder on confirmed incidents, working through investigation, containment and handover to senior staff where needed
 * Keep IT, network and security stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates on active threats
 * Support senior team members in rolling out mitigations and control changes
 * Flag gaps or inefficiencies in existing monitoring processes and suggest fixes


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