SOC Analyst in Manchester

SOC Analysts are responsible for managing and resolving security incidents that are escalated from Junior SOC Analysts. They work closely with junior team members to guide incident analysis, perform deeper investigations to assess business impact, and recommend actions to prevent similar incidents in the future. In this role, SOC Analysts act as the link between Junior and Senior SOC Analysts, ensuring smooth communication and effective coordination across the team. They also play a key part in maintaining and improving SOC tools, processes, procedures, and automation to strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture. This is a critical position within the security function, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to support and mentor less experienced analysts. For those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in IT security, the SOC Analyst role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and investigate security incidents escalated from Junior SOC Analysts.
• Perform deeper incident analysis and determine impact and recommended actions.
• Prioritise, classify, and assign incoming alerts.
• Create and refine alert policies to reduce noise.
• Conduct periodic threat hunting on lower‑priority alerts.
• Maintain and optimise SOC tools, processes, and documentation.
• Prepare clear incident reports and case templates.
• Support and mentor Junior SOC Analysts.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Skills & Experience

• Experience: 2–4 years in a relevant security or SOC role
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Security Knowledge: Advanced understanding of cybersecurity concepts and practices
• Programming / Scripting: Basic proficiency
• Security Tools: Advanced experience with common SOC and security monitoring tools

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with critical thinking skills
• High level of accuracy and ability to prioritise workload
• Customer‑focused approach; acts as an ambassador for the business
• Collaborative working style with strong organisational awareness
• Commitment to personal development
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• High integrity and professionalism

Job Benefits

You will be working in a place at the top of cyber security where your ideas are valued. You cannot always tell people the details about your work, but you can tell them that you contribute to a safer society. We also offer you:

• A good salary that matches the things you have already done and will do.
• A favourable pension scheme, twenty‑six vacation days (+4 mandatory days off) and 8% holiday pay for a full‑time contract.
• Many development opportunities: you can gain and share knowledge through training courses, TechTalks, events and our own Fox Academy.
• A laptop and business phone.
• Do you use your own phone? Then you will receive an allowance of up to € 25.
• An allowance for your internet at home of up to €40 and a working from home allowance.
• A performance bonus and profit sharing because we value your effort.