Job Description
Job Title: Level 2 SOC Analyst (Microsoft Stack)
Location: Remote-First (1 day per week in Midlands Office)
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Job Overview:
Our client, a prominent organization within the utilities space, is seeking a proactive and skilled Level 2 SOC Analyst with expertise in the Microsoft stack to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. This is a remote-first role with one day per week in the Midlands office. The Level 2 SOC Analyst will be responsible for investigating and responding to advanced security incidents, leveraging Microsoft-based security tools and platforms, and collaborating with other teams to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure and data.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Incident Investigation & Response:
2. Analyse and investigate security alerts from Microsoft security tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, etc.).
3. Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents to assess impact and severity, including handling incidents such as malware infections, phishing attacks, insider threats, and more.
4. Escalate and coordinate response efforts with senior analysts and manage...