Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Description SOC Analyst Microsoft Security StackLocation: Hybrid Oxfordshire area (2 days per week onsite)Salary: 40,000 50,000 + benefitsA growing cyber security consultancy is looking to hire a SOC Analyst to join its expanding security operations capability.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 12 years experience in a SOC or security monitoring environment who wants to develop their technical skills and gain deeper exposure to modern Microsoft security tooling.Youll work alongside experienced cyber professionals investigating security alerts, supporting incident response, and helping improve detection capability across client environments.ResponsibilitiesMonitor and investigate alerts within a SIEM environmentAnalyse logs and identify potential security incidentsTriage alerts and escalate incidents where requiredAssist with incident investigation and reportingSupport the development and tuning of detection rulesCollaborate with senior analysts and engineers on security operationsKey Skills & Experience12 years experience in a SOC Analyst or security monitoring roleExperience working with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel beneficial)Understanding of common cyber threats and attacker techniquesExposure to Microsoft security technologies such as Defender or Azure security toolsStrong analytical thinking and willingness to learnNice to HaveExperience writing queries for investigations (e.g. KQL)Microsoft security certifications (SC-200, SC-900, AZ-500)Exposure to incident response or threat detection activitiesLocationThis role requires 2 days per week onsite in the Oxfordshire area, with the remainder remote.This position offers strong technical development and progression opportunities for someone looking to build a long-term career in cyber security.

Created: 2026-03-12