Senior SOC Analyst
Addition Solutions Ltd
Glasgow, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 85KJob location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Computer Security
Security Information and Event Management
Operational Systems
Splunk
Job description
- Monitoring security platforms and alerts to spot suspicious activity early
- Assessing events and logs to separate genuine incidents from false positives
- Taking first-response containment actions when threats are confirmed
- Escalating complex incidents to senior analysts with clear, accurate detail
- Producing thorough incident reports and maintaining clean documentation
- Supporting the upkeep and improvement of SOC tools and processes
- Working as part of a 24/7 rota in a fast-paced operational environment
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in a SOC environment, ideally at Level 1
- Strong working knowledge of SIEM tools, particularly Splunk
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and common attack methods
- Methodical approach to incident handling and prioritisation
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and accurate under pressure
Benefits & conditions
What's in It for You:
- Exposure to real-world security incidents in a live SOC setting
- Clear progression routes into Level 2 and Level 3 roles
- Ongoing development within a collaborative security team
- A role that builds both technical depth and operational confidence
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a critical function