Security Operations Analyst

Security Operations Analyst

Nigel Frank are delighted to be working with one of the leading Microsoft Security Specialists in the UK. We are supporting our client with several new additions to their thriving UK team. As a Microsoft Partner they invest heavily in training and provide the time and support for their employees to achieve accreditation's from Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate through to Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert.

If you have a background in security operations, deployment or software development and would like to expand your skills in a Microsoft focused security development role this could be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and categorize incoming events, incidents, and requests from customers.
• Perform initial triage and initiate escalation or assignment as needed.
• Investigate event alerts and coordinate with customers to confirm resolution and closure.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift rota, working 8-hour shifts (see attached schedule).

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or within a security team.
• Hands-on experience with Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools, such as Azure Sentinel.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications.

Package

• Competitive salary, ranging from 25K to 35K, depending on experience.
• 33 days of holiday entitlement per year.
• Westfield Health Membership, providing cashback on health services and discounts on retail and gym memberships.
• Life insurance coverage (2x basic salary).
• Employer pension contribution of 4%, with a matching 4% employee contribution.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Employee referral scheme.

24/7 Rota

• 3x 8 hour shifts.
• 6 week cycle, 7 days on 4 days off and 7 days on 3 days off twice.
• Average 35 hours per week.
• 2 weekends per month, one 3 days and one 4 days.
• No return to shift at midnight on Monday after a weekend off.

Location:

• Fully remote
• Must live in the UK and hold the right to work in the UK.

For further information please apply directly to this advert or contact Emily on (url removed) / (phone number removed)