Security Operations Centre Analyst in Bradford

Security Operations Centre Analyst | £30,000 - £40,000 | West Yorkshire
Our client runs a 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre supporting customers across multiple industries against an evolving threat landscape. They're looking for a SOC Analyst to join the team on a shift basis, taking ownership of frontline threat detection and response within a busy security operations environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and triage output from SIEM, IDS/IPS and firewall platforms to detect potential compromise
Act as first responder on confirmed incidents, working through investigation, containment and handover to senior staff where needed
Keep IT, network and security stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates on active threats
Support senior team members in rolling out mitigations and control changes
Flag gaps or inefficiencies in existing monitoring processes and suggest fixes
Required Experience:
Working knowledge across firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP and cloud environments
Foundational grasp of core security concepts and threat types
Exposure to access/security administration tasks
Familiarity with incident containment, remediation and recovery
Confident communicator with solid customer-facing skills
Sharp analytical instincts and a methodical approach to problem-solving
Open to rotating shift patterns, including nights/weekends
Desirable:
Industry-recognised certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, GCIH) or working towards
Familiarity with SIEM platforms or IT service management tools
Track record of meeting SLA-driven targets in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating within a round-the-clock, shift-based service model
If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now!
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