SOC Analyst (L2)

SOC Analyst (Level 2) Location: Aylesbury (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) CTA are working with a Cyber Security company who are for a SOC Analyst (L2) to join their growing Security Operations Centre. This role is ideal for a junior analyst looking to build hands-on experience in monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. Key Responsibilities * Advanced Security Monitoring: Analyse SIEM alerts, logs, and security events to identify and respond to complex threats. * Incident Response: Lead investigations, perform deep analysis, determine impact, and coordinate response activities. * Threat Detection & Analysis: Develop and refine detection rules and use cases to improve threat visibility. * Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for advanced threats and indicators of compromise across the environment. * Vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and prioritise vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions. * Security Reporting: Produce detailed reports on incidents, trends, and overall security posture. * Process Improvement & Automation: Enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and automation capabilities. Skills & Experience * Strong experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic) * Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) * Solid understanding of: * Incident response lifecycle * Threat detection methodologies * Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) * Experience analysing logs from multiple sources (endpoints, network, cloud) * Ability to independently investigate and resolve security incidents * Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What You’ll Be Doing * Acting as an escalation point for Level 1 analysts * Working closely with customers and internal teams on incident investigations * Tuning detection rules and improving alert quality * Staying up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques * Supporting and mentoring junior analysts Requirements * UK Citizenship (required due to the nature of the role) If you are looking for a progressive move with an established Cyber company, please do send your application through for consideration