Senior SOC Analyst - Incident Response

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We are seeking a Senior SOC Analyst – Incident Response to lead the investigation, containment, and resolution of complex cybersecurity incidents. In this role, you will act as a senior point of escalation within the Security Operations Centre, providing expert analysis and guidance during high-impact events. You will monitor and investigate alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and application environments, using SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, and other security technologies to identify malicious activity and assess business risk.

You will coordinate incident response activities from initial triage through eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Responsibilities include developing and refining detection rules, conducting forensic analysis, identifying attack vectors and indicators of compromise, and maintaining accurate incident documentation. You will contribute to threat hunting and proactive investigations, support vulnerability and exposure assessments, and help improve playbooks, response procedures, and operational processes. The role also involves collaborating with infrastructure, engineering, risk, and business teams, communicating technical findings clearly, and providing timely updates to stakeholders during critical incidents. You may also mentor junior analysts and support the development of their technical capabilities.

Applicants should have substantial experience in a SOC, incident response, digital forensics, or a closely related security operations environment. Strong knowledge of common attack techniques, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, incident lifecycle management, networking, operating systems, identity services, and cloud security is essential. Practical experience with SIEM and EDR platforms, log analysis, scripting, and investigative tooling is expected. Relevant professional certifications in cybersecurity, incident response, or digital forensics are desirable. You will need excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement under pressure, and the ability to prioritise multiple incidents. Strong written and verbal communication, a methodical approach, and a commitment to continuous learning are also required. This position may include participation in an on-call or out-of-hours incident response rota.

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Senior SOC Analyst - Incident Response

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