Job Vacancy SOC Analyst

In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding critical services by performing advanced security monitoring, investigation, and incident response activities within a joint Microsoft and CGI Security Operations Centre. You will take ownership of analysing alerts, responding to threats, and strengthening detection capabilities while contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, tooling, and automation.



Working within a collaborative delivery team, you will help ensure services meet strict operational and security standards. You will support the transition of security capabilities into live service environments, apply creative problem-solving to emerging threats, and work closely with colleagues and client stakeholders to maintain resilient and secure operations.



Key responsibilities



Monitor & Respond – Investigate and resolve security alerts and incidents across the SOC environment



Analyse & Protect – Conduct threat analysis and security monitoring using SIEM/SOAR platforms



Develop & Improve – Contribute to detection rule development and SOC tooling enhancements



Automate & Optimise – Support automation and configuration improvements within the SOC



Test & Assure – Assist with security testing, assurance activities, and vulnerability management



Collaborate & Deliver – Work closely with CGI, Microsoft, and client teams to maintain secure service delivery



Support & Transition – Help transition security capabilities from project delivery into operational service

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you should bring experience in SOC environments with strong analytical and investigative skills, along with a solid understanding of security monitoring, incident response, and secure service delivery. You will be comfortable working in regulated environments and motivated to continuously improve detection capabilities and operational resilience.



Essential qualifications



You should have hands-on experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)



Strong experience in security monitoring, alert investigation, and incident response



Proven experience working with SIEM and/or SOAR platforms including log analysis and event monitoring



Experience with Microsoft server technologies and Azure environments



Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and security testing practices



Understanding of information assurance principles and secure operational processes



Experience working in secure, defence, or highly regulated environments



Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills



Ability to collaborate effectively within client and consultancy delivery teams



Experience with Huntsman platform or willingness to learn emerging technologies such as MASH (desirable)



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