SOC Specialist in City of London

Job description

SOC Specialist | London based 2-3x a week | £85,000 + Benefits

Role Brief

Join a global Security Operations Center team providing 24/7 threat detection and incident response. As a SOC Specialist, you’ll act as a frontline defender—monitoring alerts, leading investigations, and conducting proactive threat hunts. You'll work with a range of technologies, contribute to detection improvements, and collaborate with wider cyber teams.

This role is a 9-5 position, with occasional requirement to be on on-call rota

Essential Skills

• Solid grasp of incident response fundamentals
• Understanding of common attack techniques (phishing, lateral movement, DDoS, etc.)
• Experience with log and packet (PCAP) analysis
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux investigations
• Clear and structured documentation of technical findings

Desired Skills

• Basic scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience creating SIEM rules or detection logic
• Exposure to cloud environments and related attack vectors
• Knowledge of threat hunting methods and MITRE ATT&CK
• Interest or experience in cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Threat Intel, Red Teams)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English