SOC Analyst L1
Summary
The SOC Analyst L1 monitors security threats and incidents, utilizing networking knowledge and cybersecurity fundamentals to analyze potential risks. The role requires working in a 24/7 shift environment and familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools.
Salary: £39,000 - 79,000 per year
Requirements:- Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (malware, phishing, brute force, etc.)
- Familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Defender, and CrowdStrike) is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work in shifts 24/7
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar are nice to have
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) is nice to have
- Internship or prior experience in IT or security is nice to have
- Monitor security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) for alerts and suspicious activity
- Perform initial triage and classification of security events
- Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to SOC L2/L3
- Follow incident response playbooks and procedures
- Document incidents, actions taken, and findings
- Assist in basic threat hunting and log analysis
- Maintain awareness of common threats and attack techniques
- HTTP
- Network
- PowerShell
- Python
- Security
- Splunk
- TCP/IP
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We are hiring a permanent SOC Analyst L1 to join our Cybersecurity / SOC team in Leeds, UK, working in a hybrid model. Reporting to the SOC Team Lead, the role focuses on monitoring security tools, performing initial triage, and escalating potential incidents to higher-level analysts.
last updated 34 week of 2026