At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate security alerts and incidents, ensuring top-notch analysis and response.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team protecting digital landscapes 24/7.
- Qualifications: Analytical skills and a passion for cybersecurity are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Microsoft Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst – T2 & T3 (Security Clearance Required)
- Preferred Location: Newcastle
Job Description
The SOC Analyst Team operates as a next‑generation, intelligence‑led Security Operations function, designed to deliver high‑quality, scalable 24×7 security monitoring and response.
All SOC analysts participate in a 24×7 shift model, ensuring uninterrupted service coverage, while also contributing to detection improvement, automation feedback, and service optimisation when operational demand allows.
Role Purpose
Tier 2 SOC Analysts represent the primary human analysis function, responsible for investigating escalated alerts and incidents that require human judgement, contextual understanding, and analytical depth.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform deep investigation of escalated alerts and incidents from automated Tier 1 workflows.
- Validate threats, scope impact, and determine severity using contextual analysis.
- Investigate across multiple data sources, including SIEM, ED R / XDR, Identity and authentication telemetry, and Cloud and Saa S platforms.
- Coordinate and execute response actions in line with Defined playbooks, Client‑specific requirements, and Incident response procedures.
- Maintain clear, high‑quality investigation documentation and handover notes.
- Operational Expectations
- Operate as part of a 24×7 shift rota.
- Maintain accountability for investigation accuracy and quality.
- Escalate complex or ambiguous cases to Tier 3 appropriately.
- Provide structured feedback into Detection tuning, Alert quality improvements, and Automation optimisation.
- Continuous Improvement Contributions
- When operational demand allows, contribute insight time to platform improvement activities, supporting the Platform Automation Lead through:
- Identification of repeatable investigation patterns.
- Feedback on automation opportunities.
- Playbook refinement and improvement.
- Detection logic tuning recommendations.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Microsoft Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst – T2 & T3 employer: Avanade Inc.
Avanade Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, particularly in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge training and development opportunities, enabling you to lead impactful initiatives in AI-driven threat hunting. Located in a vibrant tech hub, our team enjoys a supportive work environment that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
