Job Description

Job Title: SOC Analyst L3

Work Location: Manchester
Mode of Working: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in the office per week)

The Role

As a SOC Level 3 SME, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to identify, triage, recover and resolve critical security incidents.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and response efforts for high-severity security incidents.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender suite.

• Develop and fine-tune analytic rules, workbooks, and automation playbooks in Sentinel.

• Perform deep-dive analysis of malware, phishing, and lateral movement techniques.

• Correlate and analyze security events across diverse data sources.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize Microsoft security tool integrations.

• Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to training initiatives.

• Maintain and improve incident response procedures and documentation.

• Deliver reports and dashboards on SOC performance and threat trends.

Your Profile

Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 2+ years in a SOC Level 3 or equivalent role.

• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, custom rules, automation).

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Office 365.

• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and TTPs.

• Proficient in Windows, Linux, and network security fundamentals.

• Skilled in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting.

• Experience with SOAR platforms and automated workflows.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

• Experience in running SOC in Retail and FMCG Business Domain

• Experience in Major incident recovery

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