SOC Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great role for someone who has a strong foundation of Cyber Security practices and possesses the fundamental skills to hit the ground running within a SOC environment.
The successful SOC Analyst will primarily responsible for monitoring, triaging, and escalating security events from multiple sources including email, web, SIEM, and the case management system.
Location: London
*Hybrid Role*
SOC Analyst - Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience working within a SOC
- Good verbal and written communication across the board
- Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, Firewall, Intrusion Detection, Anti-malware, Content filter, DLP, etc.
- Good familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux and MAC)
- Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources.
SOC Analyst - Responsibilities:
- Ensures all alerts are triaged comprehensively and escalated in accordance with established processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Conduct real-time analysis and correlation of security events with a focus on identification of attacker activity and false positives.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen the capability of the Information Security
- Monitor SIEM tools to detect suspicious events and abnormal activities, triage events for criticality
- Close events that show no sign of malicious activity and where there is no impact.
SOC Analyst - Desired:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma program in Cyber Security or related field.
- 2 years’ experience of working in a Security Analyst or similar role
- 2 years’ experience of working in a regulated environment (or with regulated clients).
- 2 years’ experience of working in a Cyber Security Operations Centre (managed service or internal team).
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SOC Analyst roles across Marcus Donald People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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