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
£ 85K

Job 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

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