Senior Pension Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst Hybrid – negotiable on days in the office for the right candidate / Home working Fed up with shift work !!! – This is an opportunity that could be a game-changer if you\’re currently navigating the challenges of shift work. This is a structured day shift role 9 am – 5.30 pm (Monday–Friday). Our client is a dedicated, pure-play cybersecurity consulting firm. As part of their growth plans, they are seeking a Senior SOC Analyst who combines technical expertise with an appetite leading junior analysts to join their dynamic, fast-paced team. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will manage, train, and lead apprentices and placement students working in the SOC during the day shift. As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will be central to incident response and threat hunting, while also guiding a small group of apprentices and junior analysts, all without the strain of late nights or on-call duties. In this senior position, you’ll mentor junior team members, contribute directly to client projects, and get your evenings back. The SOC team is deeply committed to leveraging the latest in automation and artificial intelligence, including SOAR platforms, to deliver smarter, faster, and more effective security outcomes. This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a next-gen SOC environment. Threat Detection & Analysis: Triage and analyse alerts across multiple SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, custom ELK stacks). Log & Threat Intelligence Analysis: Perform detailed log analysis and threat intelligence research to uncover root causes and bolster security defences. Continuous Development: Stay current on cybersecurity trends and research emerging threats, tools, and methodologies. Commercial experience with Microsoft Sentinel is a MUST , including investigations, rule tuning, workbook development, and automation playbook design. Microsoft SC-200 certification is a mandatory requirement. Proficiency with EPP tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SentinelOne. If you\’re tired of shift work, want your evenings back, are passionate about security, looking to develop your people management skills, thrive in fast-paced environments, and wish to shape the future of a next-gen SOC, this role is for you