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Senior SOC Analyst£40,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + TrainingHybrid (Portsmouth, UK)Company & RoleThis is more than a SOC role, it is a chance to join a fast growing, people first global service provider that is redefining what great cyber defence looks like.With over $1B in global revenue, this organisation delivers end to end IT and Cyber outsourcing and managed services to customers across enterprise, public sector and fast growing scale ups. Its Security Practice protects clients through a powerful mix of Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing and Incident Response, supported by a world class Security Advisory function.As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will take a leading role in identifying, investigating and responding to cyber threats across varied client environments. You will mentor junior analysts, lead complex incidents and help evolve the SOC’s detection and response capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow into roles such as SOC Lead, Threat Hunter, Security Engineer or Incident Responder.Why This Role Stands OutJoin a $1B global IT and Cyber Defence provider that invests heavily in people and technologyWork with cutting edge platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Elastic and Palo AltoBe part of a collaborative culture that values curiosity and continuous learningClear progression into leadership or specialist technical rolesHybrid working model, flexible hours and a focus on wellbeingWhat You’ll Be DoingLeading investigation and analysis of complex security incidents and recommending remediationProviding technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts within the SOCDeveloping and tuning detection use cases, correlation rules and playbooks in SIEM and EDR toolsConducting proactive threat hunting across diverse customer environmentsWorking with engineering teams to enhance visibility, automation and telemetrySupporting incident response and coordinating remediation across teamsProducing detailed incident reports and contributing to client communicationsDriving SOC maturity through process improvement and knowledge sharingWhat You’ll Bring2 to 4 years of experience in a SOC, CSIRT or cyber defence environmentStrong understanding of attack methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill ChainHands on experience with SIEM and EDR tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Splunk or CrowdStrikeExperience with triage, containment and incident responseSolid understanding of networks, Windows and Linux systems and cloud security across M365, Azure and AWSExcellent communication skills and a collaborative mindsetPassion for learning and knowledge sharingDesirable ExperienceExperience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, KQL or PythonExposure to threat hunting, threat intelligence or vulnerability managementExperience mentoring or coaching junior analystsWhat You’ll GetCompetitive salary £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experienceHybrid working and flexible hoursFunded training and professional certificationsAccess to industry leading tools and threat intelligencePension, healthcare and wellbeing supportAn inclusive, growth focused culture where your ideas matterIf you want to be part of a security team that is building something exceptional, where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your impact is visible, this is the perfect next step in your cyber career.