Senior Internal SOC Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Cyber Security
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SKILLS

SOC cybersecurity operations analytical skills problem-solving skills time-management skills incident response security tooling detection capabilities

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Internal SOC Analyst

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Cambridge

Work Type: Hybrid (2 days a week in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Salary: Salary not provided

About the Role

As a Senior Internal SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation by leveraging [Employer hidden]’s proprietary security technologies across network, cloud, email, endpoint, and zero‑trust environments. You will lead the triage, investigation, and response to security events generated from our security stack, while acting as an escalation point for complex internal security queries raised across the business.

Working across a broad range of security domains, you will contribute directly to incident response decision‑making, help shape processes and playbooks, and support the continued maturity of our SOC. This role offers the opportunity to refine your expertise, mentor junior analysts, and influence best practices in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the triage and investigation of security alerts across multiple environments using [Employer hidden] and other security tooling
  • Perform advanced incident analysis and coordinate remediation actions with internal stakeholders
  • Act as an escalation point for complex security tickets raised within the business
  • Drive continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities
  • Monitor emerging threats and contribute to updating detection and response strategies
  • Provide training, guidance, and knowledge‑sharing for junior analysts

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
  • 1–3 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity operations, or similar technical security function
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident presentation ability
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively within a team
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