SOC Analyst L1
Covent Garden,
United Kingdom
Covent Garden,
United Kingdom
SOCGuardians Workforce & Recruitment is hiring an SOC Analyst L1 for remote security operations support. The role focuses on alert triage, initial incident analysis, SIEM monitoring, ticket documentation, and escalation to senior analysts. Candidates should be comfortable working in structured shifts, following runbooks, and communicating clearly with technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud platforms.
- Triage incidents, document findings, and escalate confirmed issues.
- Follow SOC runbooks for phishing, malware, account compromise, and suspicious activity.
- Maintain accurate tickets, shift notes, and handover updates.
Required Skills
- Basic SOC, SIEM, networking, Windows, and cloud security understanding.
- Ability to analyze logs, alerts, IPs, domains, hashes, and user activity.
- Strong written English for concise ticket updates and escalations.
- Reliable availability for assigned shifts and remote work routines.
Nice To Have
- Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Splunk, QRadar, or similar SIEM exposure.
- Security certifications such as Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent learning.
- Experience with phishing analysis, vulnerability triage, or endpoint alerts.
- Previous MSP, MSSP, or helpdesk experience.
About The Role
This is a remote SOC Analyst L1 position for candidates who can work with discipline, clear communication, and practical security operations judgment. Shortlisted applicants will be reviewed through the recruitment pipeline and contacted for next steps.