Job Description:

SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

Doncaster (Hybrid)
£25,000 basic + 20% shift allowance (OTE circa £30,000)
4 on, 4 off (12-hour rotating day and night shifts)

The Opportunity

VIQU have partnered with a leading SOC organisation for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join a growing Security Operations Centre in Doncaster.

The successful candidate will support the monitoring, investigation and response to security incidents, working with modern Microsoft security technologies in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
• Perform incident triage and escalate where appropriate.
• Support incident response and threat intelligence activities.
• Work closely with senior analysts during security investigations.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of SOC processes and detection capabilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Ideally around 1–2 years' commercial SOC experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of security monitoring and incident response.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

Working Pattern

• Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm during the initial training period.
• Following training, you'll move onto a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights (12-hour shifts).
• Hybrid working, with office attendance required in line with the rota.

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