Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst - Tier 2
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Security Operations
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + shift allowance
Working Hours: Rotating shifts (early, late, and nights) on a 4-days-on rota.

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Tier 2 SOC Analyst to join a 24x7 Security Operations Centre. You will investigate and manage complex security incidents, support threat hunting activities, and act as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise while helping to strengthen and mature the organisation's security operations capability.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the triage, investigation, and resolution of medium to high-severity security incidents.
Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
Act as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts.
Perform threat analysis and share intelligence across teams.
Tune and improve SIEM rules and detection capabilities.
Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
Produce incident reports, metrics, and post-incident reviews.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, and Development teams to improve security posture.

Skills & Experience
1-5 years' experience within a SOC or similar security operations environment.
Hands-on experience with incident response, security monitoring, and threat analysis.
Experience using SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
Good understanding of security operations processes, attack techniques, and incident management methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications (Desirable)
Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCSP, CISSP, BTL1, BTL2, or SIEM/vendor-specific certifications.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.