L2 SOC Analyst - Systems Integrator

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join an IT, telecommunications, and cyber security specialist supporting over 500 businesses and 50,000 users across the UK, helping organisations stay connected and secure.

This company is looking for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join its Wynyard-based team, taking ownership of escalated incidents and working closely with clients during live security events. The role offers hands-on experience with complex security incidents, modern security tooling, and opportunities to strengthen detection and response capabilities while progressing into more senior positions.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and respond to complex, escalated security incidents
• Perform deep-dive analysis and identify root causes of security events
• Lead containment, eradication, and recovery activities
• Work directly with clients during live incidents providing updates and guidance
• Tune and optimise SIEM, EDR/XDR, and detection tools
• Support and mentor Tier 1 SOC Analysts
• Contribute to playbooks, automation, and continuous SOC improvement
• Collaborate with wider security and engineering teams

Skills/Must Have:

• 3 years experience in a SOC or security operations environment
• Strong knowledge of cyber threats, attack techniques, and defence strategies
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms
• Strong networking and firewall knowledge
• Fortinet experience is essential
• Ability to investigate and respond to incidents independently
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience

Benefits:

• Exposure to complex, high-impact security incidents
• Opportunity to mentor junior analysts and step into senior responsibilities
• Clear progression within a growing cyber security team
• Hands-on experience with modern security tooling
• Fast-paced and collaborative SOC environment

Salary:

• £40,000 – £45,000 base salary per annum