At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investigations, triage alerts, and mentor junior analysts in a dynamic SOC environment.
- Company: Join a growing Managed Service Provider in Reading with a focus on security excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge security tools.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive and innovative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by protecting diverse clients from cyber threats and enhancing security protocols.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in SOC/MSSP, hands-on with SIEM, EDR, and strong scripting skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a growing Managed Service Provider in Reading, supporting a portfolio of customers across multiple sectors. You'll act as an escalation point for Tier 1, owning investigations end-to-end - triaging SIEM and EDR alerts, leading incident response, hunting threats using MITRE ATT&CK, and tuning detections to cut noise. You'll also mentor junior analysts and help mature playbooks and runbooks.
We're looking for:
- 3+ years in a SOC or MSSP
- Hands-on with SIEM, EDR, and Microsoft 365 / Entra ID security
- KQL or PowerShell scripting
- Phishing and malware triage experience
- Clear written communication
Security+, SC-200, BTL1 or similar certs beneficial.
Senior Security Analyst - Reading employer: Xact Placements Limited
Join a dynamic Managed Service Provider in Reading, where we prioritise employee growth and foster a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Security Analyst, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real impact on our clients' security posture. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and encourages your career advancement.
