SOC Analyst (Level 2)

SOC Analyst (Level 2) - Security Operations Centre, AylesburyLocation: Aylesbury, HybridSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Shifts: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pmThe OpportunityAre you a proven cybersecurity professional ready to step up and make genuine impact? Robert Half are working with a leading player in managed services who seeks a Senior SOC Analyst (Level 2) to join their state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre in Aylesbury.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively monitor security alerts, dashboards, and event queues for a portfolio of clients, identifying sophisticated threats and anomalies.Perform advanced analysis of incident data, logs, and artefacts, validating genuine security incidents and leading initial containment.Take ownership of escalated alerts from Level 1 analysts, performing in-depth investigation and managing the incident response process through to resolution or escalation to senior technical leads.Collaborate with other SOC team members, mentoring and providing guidance to Junior Analysts to build team capability.Support forensic data collection and evidence management during incident investigations; contribute expertly to incident post-mortems and client reporting.About YouExperience working in a SOC, NOC, or equivalent security operations environment, with well-developed investigation, triage, and incident handling skills.Demonstrable practical knowledge of SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, and major security technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, CrowdStrike, etc.).Strong grasp of ..... full job details .....