Cyber Security Analyst

Role: SOC Analyst L2

Location: Reading

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Client: Major consultancy delivering for a leading telecommunications provider

We are seeking an experienced SOC L2 Analyst to strengthen a high-performing Security Operations Centre supporting a large-scale telecoms environment. This is a hands-on Tier 2 CERT role focused on investigation, response, and remediation of security incidents across enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investigate and remediate Tier 2 security incidents including malware, ransomware, data breaches, and APT activity
2. Take ownership of escalations from SOC L1 and drive incidents through to resolution
3. Perform detailed analysis using SIEM and EDR tools such as Splunk and Microsoft Defender
4. Conduct forensic analysis to determine root cause, scope, and impact
5. Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities with IT and engineering teams
6. Produce clear incident reports with technical findings and remediation actions

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Strong experience operating as a SOC L2 or equivalent CERT role
2. Proven incident response capability in enterprise or MSSP environments
3. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, ideally Splunk
4. Experience with EDR technologies, preferably Microsoft Defender
5. Solid understanding of network, endpoint, and cloud security fundamentals
6. Experience investigating complex threats including ransomware and advanced attacks
7. Ability to perform structured root cause analysis and forensic investigations
8. Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills
9. Comfortable working onsite within a secure client environment

Nice to Have

Exposure to telecoms or critical national infrastructure environments

Familiarity with NIST or ISO-aligned incident response frameworks

This is a delivery-focused SOC role. It is not advisory, not GRC, and not theoretical. You will be expected to investigate incidents end-to-end and make sound decisions under pressure.