SOC Analyst — Threat Detection & Incident Response

Waterstons Ltd.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consultancy firm in the North East of England is seeking a SOC Analyst to lead threat detection and incident response. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT and cybersecurity, along with experience in a SOC or Helpdesk role. Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, managing security tools, and creating security reports. The role supports flexible working arrangements and comes with an attractive benefits package, including unlimited holidays and private healthcare.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday allowance

EV car scheme

Supported wellbeing initiatives

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits such as a dental scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT and Cybersecurity is essential.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Helpdesk role is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection and incident response across modern security platforms.
• Monitor and analyze alerts from EDR/XDR platforms and cloud services.
• Manage and optimize security tools and detection rules.
• Create and deliver comprehensive client security reports.
• Respond to and analyze cyber incidents at all severity levels.
• Implement and maintain security best practices.
• Participate in threat hunting initiatives.
• Act as a point of escalation for Junior Analysts.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends.

Skills

Strong understanding of IT and Cybersecurity

Experience working in a SOC or Helpdesk role

Analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Customer service mindset

Passion for continuous learning

Job description

An IT consultancy firm in the North East of England is seeking a SOC Analyst to lead threat detection and incident response. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT and cybersecurity, along with experience in a SOC or Helpdesk role. Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, managing security tools, and creating security reports. The role supports flexible working arrangements and comes with an attractive benefits package, including unlimited holidays and private healthcare.