Role overviewWe’re working with a leading global technology services provider that’s establishing a brand-new Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Senior SOC Analyst (L3) and play a key role in building, shaping, and optimising a modern SOC environment.You’ll act as a technical escalation point for L1 and L2 analysts, taking ownership of complex incidents, investigations, and threat-hunting activities. You’ll help strengthen detection and response capabilities, develop use cases, and drive continual improvement across SOC operations.If you’re a Senior SOC Analyst ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.ResponsibilitiesSecurity Monitoring & InvestigationOversee and enhance SIEM monitoring to ensure high-quality incident detection.Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and coordinate response activities.Support and mentor SOC Analysts (L1/L2) to ensure best practices are followed.Document findings and contribute to ongoing SOC process improvement.Incident ResponseLead response activities to contain and remediate security incidents.Develop and maintain incident response plans aligned with industry best practices.Conduct root cause analysis and produce post-incident reports.Threat Intelligence & HuntingIntegrate threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive detection.Fine-tune SIEM detection rules and use cases to reduce false positives.Conduct adversary simulations and proactive threat hunting using EDR/SIEM tools.Security Tool ManagementManage and optimise SIEM platforms (e.g. Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk).Evaluate and implement new SOC technologies and automation (SOAR, Sigma, YARA).Collaboration & DocumentationWork closely with internal technical teams, service managers, and clients.Produce detailed reporting packs, runbooks, and playbooks.Support pre-sales activities, demonstrations, and service design for new opportunities.Skills & ExperienceEligibility for SC Clearance (or currently hold SC).Proven experience in SOC or MDR environments (3–5+ years).Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel preferred).Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Network Security.Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and forensic methodologies.Familiarity with Vulnerability Management, Pen Testing, and Cloud Security (AWS/Azure).Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, or Certified SOC Analyst are advantageous.BenefitsBe part of a brand-new SOC environment with cutting-edge security technologies.Work for a global leader in cyber defence and managed security services.Enjoy an empowering culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.Salary & PackageUp to £71,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent BenefitsBUPA HealthcareIncome Protection (5 years / 75% salary)25 days holiday (option to buy 5 more)Life Assurance (x4 salary) #J-18808-Ljbffr