Senior SOC Analyst

Job description

Senior SOC Analyst UK • Hybrid - 3 days a week in our Manchester office ( Suite B, Maple Court, M60 Office Park, Wynne Ave, Swinton, Clifton, Manchester, M27 8FF) £50-£55k (Dependent on experience) + benefits Focus Group is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to play a key role within our Managed Security Services team. This is a dual‑focused position combining hands‑on technical expertise with day‑to‑day operational leadership, ensuring high‑quality delivery of managed detection and response services across a diverse customer base. You’ll lead SOC operations, act as the escalation point for complex security incidents, and mentor junior analysts—driving both service excellence and team development. What you’ll do: - Lead day‑to‑day SOC operations, ensuring effective triage, escalation, and communication workflows - Act as the primary escalation point for complex security investigations and incidents - Conduct advanced threat investigations across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments - Perform proactive threat hunting and detection tuning to improve coverage and reduce noise - Manage and mentor Tier 1–2 analysts, supporting development and technical growth - Ensure ticket qualit...