Level 3 SOC Analyst

We are partnered with a growing cyber security business in Buckinghamshire, supporting customers with threat monitoring, incident response, and managed security services. They are looking for a Level 3 SOC Analyst to join their experienced SOC team, leading complex investigations and acting as the technical escalation point for major security incidents.

In this Level 3 SOC Analyst role in Buckinghamshire, you will:

• Lead investigations into complex cyber security incidents across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity environments
• Carry out proactive threat hunting and help improve detection capabilities across customer estates
• Act as the technical escalation point for the SOC, supporting major incidents and mentoring junior analysts
• Help develop detection rules, automate workflows, and continuously improve SOC operations

The ideal Level 3 SOC Analyst will have:

• Strong commercial experience within a SOC, incident response, or cyber security operations environment
• Experience investigating complex threats including ransomware, malware, account compromise, and targeted attacks
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and detection technologies
• A methodical approach, strong technical judgement, and the ability to remain calm during high-pressure incidents

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week at their Buckinghamshire office) with normal office hours, plus participation in an on-call rota for major incidents. It''s an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical SOC where you''ll play a key role in shaping detection capabilities while mentoring the wider team.

For more information on this Level 3 SOC Analyst role in Buckinghamshire, email Ed at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).