- Pay
- £48–65k
- Where
- Aberdeen, Scotland, GB · GB
- Level
- Senior
An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level SOC Analyst (Senior) to shape the future of Cybersecurity in Aberdeen.
Energy firms, public bodies and growing enterprises across the North East are under constant pressure from threat actors who don't take weekends off.
This SME cybersecurity provider has built a reputation for catching what others miss, and it's now expanding its Aberdeen-based security operations centre.
The business is established but still growing, which means you'll get the structure of defined processes without the bureaucracy that usually comes with it.
Here's what you'll be doing: Monitor security alerts and triage incidents across client environments, escalating genuine threats fast Lead investigations into confirmed incidents, from initial detection through to containment and root cause Tune detection rules and SIEM content so the SOC Analyst (Senior) team spends less time on false positives Mentor junior analysts on triage technique, log analysis and incident documentation Produce clear incident reports for clients, translating technical detail into business impact Contribute to threat hunting exercises and help shape detection strategy as the SOC matures Here are the skills you'll need: Proven experience in a SOC Analyst (Senior) role or equivalent, with solid grounding in SIEM platforms Strong understanding of network protocols, endpoint telemetry and common attack techniques Confidence handling live incidents under pressure, without losing attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication.
You'll need to explain technical findings to non-technical clients A relevant certification (SC-200, GCIH, CySA+ or similar) is useful, though not the whole story Willingness to support junior team members and share what you know Key perks and benefits: £47,500 to £64,500 depending on experience, plus a bonus scheme Hybrid working from the Aberdeen office, with flexibility built in rather than bolted on Private medical insurance and pension contribution Annual leave that respects the fact you have a life outside the SOC Genuine progression within a company that's still scaling its security function Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity has moved from back-office concern to board-level priority, and that shift shows no sign of slowing.
Aberdeen's mix of energy, public sector and professional services firms means steady demand for analysts who can actually do the job, not just talk about it.
Good SOC Analyst (Senior) professionals are hard to find and even harder to keep, which puts you in a strong position for the next decade of your career.
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