At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate complex security incidents and conduct proactive threat hunting.
- Company: Leading Managed Security Service Provider with a strong focus on internal development.
- Benefits: £36,000 salary, 15% shift bonus, ongoing training, and structured career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with serious investment in your professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in cybersecurity for high-profile clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in SOC at L1, knowledge of Fortinet/Microsoft platforms, and relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and a leading Fortinet and Microsoft partner, delivering high-impact cybersecurity solutions to some of the most security-conscious organisations in the UK — spanning defence, government, and financial services. With a mature, well-resourced SOC and a strong culture of internal development, this is an environment where analysts are genuinely invested in and given the tools and exposure to grow.
The Role
At L2, you'll move beyond first-line triage and into the heart of the SOC's investigative work. You'll be the escalation point for L1 analysts, taking ownership of complex and high-priority incidents from initial escalation through to resolution and post-incident reporting. Alongside reactive work, you'll be conducting proactive threat hunting across the environment — identifying indicators of compromise before they become incidents.
What We're Looking For
- Solid hands-on experience in a SOC environment at L1 level, with a clear appetite to step up
- Strong working knowledge of Fortinet and/or Microsoft SIEM/EDR platform
- Good understanding of the attack lifecycle, threat actor TTPs, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Experience leading or contributing to end-to-end incident investigation
- Ability to produce clear, accurate incident reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, BTL2, or equivalent
- Eligible for Security Clearance (SC Clearance)
What's on Offer
- £36,000 base salary + 15% shift bonus
- A structured progression path
- Ongoing training and development within a technology-leading MSSP
- Exposure to complex, high-profile client environments across defence, government, and financial services
- A collaborative team culture where your development is taken seriously
L2 SOC Analyst in Fareham employer: Hamilton Barnes
As a leading Managed Security Service Provider, our client offers an exceptional work environment for L2 SOC Analysts, characterised by a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture. With access to ongoing training, exposure to high-profile clients in defence and government sectors, and a structured progression path, this role provides meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement in the cybersecurity field.
