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SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

VIQU ITYorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid SOC Analyst role at VIQU IT offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern Microsoft security technologies within a growing team, with a competitive on-target earning potential of around £30,000. You'll thrive here if you have a passion for cybersecurity and are eager to develop your incident response skills in a dynamic environment. Apply today to join a leading organization and advance your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Quick Overview

Salary
£25k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

Doncaster (Hybrid)
£25,000 basic + 20% shift allowance (OTE circa £30,000)
4 on, 4 off (12-hour rotating day and night shifts)

The Opportunity

VIQU have partnered with a leading SOC organisation for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join a growing Security Operations Centre in Doncaster.

The successful candidate will support the monitoring, investigation and response to security incidents, working with modern Microsoft security technologies in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
  • Perform incident triage and escalate where appropriate.
  • Support incident response and threat intelligence activities.
  • Work closely with senior analysts during security investigations.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of SOC processes and detection capabilities.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
  • Ideally around 1 2 years' commercial SOC experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of security monitoring and incident response.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

Working Pattern

  • Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm during the initial training period.
  • Following training, you'll move onto a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights (12-hour shifts).
  • Hybrid working, with office attendance required in line with the rota.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website

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