L1 Security Operations Analyst

Evalian Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level L1 Security Operations Analyst to monitor security alerts and help protect customers from cyber threats. The role involves triaging potential threats, documenting findings, and working in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have a strong interest in cybersecurity and basic knowledge of operating systems. The position is based in Winchester with opportunities for internal training and career progression. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and health cover.

Benefits

Guided internal training

Flexible work environment

BBQ Thursdays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave plus birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and security principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tooling.
• Triage potential threats and escalate incidents as needed.
• Document findings and actions taken in ticketing systems.

Skills

Interest in cybersecurity

Knowledge of operating systems

Communication skills

Team player

Self-discipline

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Windows

Linux

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

L1 Security Operations Analyst at Evalian Limited

About Us

Evalian is a UK based consultancy specialising in cyber security, penetration testing, data protection and ISO compliance. We are excited to be expanding our cyber security offering to encompass managed security services, specialising in security monitoring, threat detection, and response. As we expand, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic L1 Security Operations Analyst to join our team and help protect our customers from cyber threats. This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone passionate about cybersecurity who wants to build a career in security operations.

The Role

As a L1 Security Operations Analyst, you will be the first line of defence, monitoring security alerts, triaging potential threats, and escalating incidents as and when needed. We are looking for someone eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced security environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of our current and future customers, understanding their challenges, needs and wants.
• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tooling.
• Analyse and triage security events, determining their severity and impact.
• Document findings, incidents, and actions taken in ticketing systems.
• Initially, work will be during standard business hours, but a 24/7 shift rotation will be introduced in the future.

Skills & Qualifications

• A strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and security principles.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, or cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who thrives in being hands on
• Be organised and self-disciplined with the ability to meet deadlines

Desirable (Not required but a plus):

• Any cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200, or similar).
• Experience with SIEM tools, EDR solutions.
• Self-study or personal cybersecurity projects (e.g. home lab, TryHackMe, Hack the Box).

What we Offer

• Guided internal training and industry standard certifications
• Exposure to real-world cybersecurity incidents and hand-on experience
• Opportunities for career growth within our SOC team.
• Flexible work environment
• BBQ Thursdays!

The Package

The salary will depend on your experience and qualifications but will be in the range of £30,000 plus benefits.

Employees get 20 days of annual leave per year plus your birthday day off and access to our pension scheme. Benefits include private medical insurance, dental cashback, optical cashback and life insurance cover.

This role is in-office based in Winchester to support training and focus on team-relationship building and fostering a strong team culture. Candidates should therefore live within reasonable travel distance of our Winchester office.

From time to time, you may be asked to attend client sites, or we may request you attend our offices or events for various purposes, but we’ll always provide you with advance notice. Reasonable notice will be provided, and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

We are not working with agencies at this time. Thank you.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination