At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate and manage security incidents while mentoring Tier 1 analysts.
- Company: Join a leading Security Operations Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity and enhance your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years in SOC or similar, with hands-on incident response experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Security Operations
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + shift allowance
Working Hours: Rotating shifts (early, late, and nights) on a 4-days-on rota.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a 24x7 Security Operations Centre. You will investigate and manage complex security incidents, support threat hunting activities, and act as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while helping to strengthen and mature the organisation's security operations capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the triage, investigation, and resolution of medium to high‑severity security incidents.
- Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
- Act as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts.
- Perform threat analysis and share intelligence across teams.
- Tune and improve SIEM rules and detection capabilities.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
- Produce incident reports, metrics, and post‑incident reviews.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, and Development teams to improve security posture.
Skills & Experience
- 1-5 years' experience within a SOC or similar security operations environment.
- Hands‑on experience with incident response, security monitoring, and threat analysis.
- Experience using SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
- Good understanding of security operations processes, attack techniques, and incident management methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Qualifications (Desirable)
- Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCSP, CISSP, BTL1, BTL2, or SIEM/vendor‑specific certifications.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high‑level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum of 10 weeks.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Security Operations Centre Analyst (Tier 2) in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Onyx-Conseil
Join our dynamic team in Stoke-on-Trent as a Security Operations Centre Analyst (Tier 2) and experience a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, shift allowances, and opportunities to enhance your technical skills in a collaborative environment, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute to our mission of strengthening security operations. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all voices are heard, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
