SOC Analyst

AI in this role

SOC Analysts are responsible for managing and resolving security incidents that are escalated from Junior SOC Analysts. They work closely with junior team members to guide incident analysis, perform deeper investigations to assess business impact, and recommend actions to prevent similar incidents in the future.

In this role, SOC Analysts act as the link between Junior and Senior SOC Analysts, ensuring smooth communication and effective coordination across the team. They also play a key part in maintaining and improving SOC tools, processes, procedures, and automation to strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.
This is a critical position within the security function, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to support and mentor less experienced analysts.

For those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in IT security, the SOC Analyst role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and investigate security incidents escalated from Junior SOC Analysts.
Perform deeper incident analysis and determine impact and recommended actions.
Prioritise, classify, and assign incoming alerts.
Create and refine alert policies to reduce noise.
Conduct periodic threat hunting on lower‑priority alerts.
Maintain and optimise SOC tools, processes, and documentation.
Prepare clear incident reports and case templates.
Support and mentor Junior SOC Analysts.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Skills & Experience

Experience: 2–4 years in a relevant security or SOC role
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Security Knowledge: Advanced understanding of cybersecurity concepts and practices
Programming / Scripting: Basic proficiency
Security Tools: Advanced experience with common SOC and security monitoring tools

Core Competencies

Strong analytical mindset with critical thinking skills
High level of accuracy and ability to prioritise workload
Customer‑focused approach; acts as an ambassador for the business
Collaborative working style with strong organisational awareness
Commitment to personal development
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Ability to remain calm under pressure
High integrity and professionalism

How we rate this

SOC Analyst at NCC Group rates 36 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.