SOC Analyst (Level 1)
Location: Aylesbury (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £25,000–£30,000 + shift allowance
Shift Pattern: 24/7 rotating shifts (including nights and weekends)


CTA are working with a Cyber Security company who are for a SOC Analyst (Level 1) to join their growing Security Operations Centre. This role is ideal for a junior analyst looking to build hands-on experience in monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.


Key Responsibilities
*Security Monitoring: Monitor SIEM dashboards, alerts, and log data to identify suspicious or malicious activity.
*Alert Triage: Perform initial investigation and prioritisation of security alerts, escalating where necessary.
*Incident Response (L1): Assist in incident investigation, gather relevant evidence, and support escalation to senior analysts or IR teams.
*Threat Detection: Support detection of threats using established rules and playbooks.
*Basic Threat Hunting: Assist with proactive searches for anomalies under guidance from senior analysts.
*Vulnerability Awareness: Identify and report potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
*Reporting: Document incidents, actions taken, and findings clearly for internal teams and customers.
*Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving SOC processes, playbooks, and detection rules.


Skills & Experience
*Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Sumo Logic, Microsoft Sentinel)
*Familiarity with EDR/XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)
*Basic understanding of:
*Security operations
*Incident response lifecycle
*Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Good communication skills (written and verbal)
*Ability and willingness to work 24/7 shift patterns (including nights/weekends)


What You’ll Be Doing
*Working closely with senior analysts and wider security teams
*Supporting customers with security monitoring and incident triage
*Participating in a shift-based rota to ensure continuous SOC coverage
*Keeping up to date with emerging cyber threats and trends
*Learning industry tools and best practices through structured training


Growth Opportunity
Join a newly formed SOC team with a clear training and development pathway, offering progression into SOC Analyst Level 2 and beyond.


Requirements
*UK Citizenship (required due to the nature of the role)
If you are looking for a progressive move with an established Cyber company, please do send your application through for consideration.