Cybersecurity SOC Analyst II

Chaosindustries · via Arbeitnow ·

LocationLondon
Posted2 hours ago
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a SOC Analyst II to join our growing Security Operations team and help defend the organization against evolving cyber threats. This role will support day-to-day monitoring, triage, investigation, and response activities across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and collaboration environments. 

The ideal candidate is a mid-career cybersecurity professional with a strong technical foundation, curiosity for threat analysis, and a desire to grow within a mission-focused defense technology environment. This individual will work closely with senior security engineers, IT, and infrastructure teams to identify suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and support the protection of sensitive company and government-related data. 

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about operational cybersecurity. 

Responsibilities: 

Security Monitoring & Incident Response 

Monitor and triage security alerts and events across enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and networks  

Investigate suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts  

Escalate validated security incidents to senior analysts or engineering teams as appropriate  

Support containment, remediation, and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents  

Assist with root cause analysis and incident documentation  

Security Operations & Tool Administration 

Support administration and monitoring of cybersecurity platforms including:  

Microsoft GCC High  

Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs 

PIM/PAM Tools 

Various SIEMs 

Azure Sentinel 

Monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) alerts and telemetry  

Assist with tuning alerting rules and reducing false positives  

Support vulnerability management and remediation tracking activities  

Help maintain endpoint, identity, and cloud security configurations  

Threat Detection & Analysis 

Review logs and security telemetry from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud security platforms  

Identify anomalous or malicious behavior patterns  

Assist with development and improvement of detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures  

Participate in threat hunting and proactive security monitoring initiatives  

Compliance & Documentation 

Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives including UK CE/CE+, ISO 27001 and UK-specific requirements  

Maintain accurate incident records, investigation notes, and operational documentation  

Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking  

Follow established security procedures and escalation processes  

Security Awareness & Collaboration 

Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and business teams to improve organizational security posture  

Assist with phishing response and user security awareness efforts  

Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and operational maturity  

Minimum Requirements:

3–5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or SOC operations  

Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including networking, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response  

Familiarity with security monitoring and alert triage processes  

Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and external vendors 

Experience or exposure to enterprise security platforms such as:  

Microsoft GCC High  

Crowdstrike and other EDR/XDRs 

App Allow/Block-listing tools 

PIM/PAM Tools 

Various SIEMs 

Azure Sentinel 

Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based environments  

Understanding of SIEM, EDR/XDR, phishing analysis, and log analysis  

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment  

Preferred Requirements:

Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated technology environments  

Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High environments  

Familiarity with using AI and LLM tools within the SOC 

Familiarity with monitoring the use of AI and LLM tools 

Exposure to compliance frameworks such as UK CE,/CE+, UK CSM, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001  

Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash  

Familiarity with digital forensic process and chain of custody 

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat actor techniques  

Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-900, Network+, or equivalent  

Experience working in a 24/7 or operational security environment preferred  

 Work Environment: 

Fast-paced, high-growth defense technology startup environment  

Collaborative and highly cross-functional culture with direct access to leadership  

Hybrid work environment with regular interaction across multiple offices in the US, UK and elsewhere. 

May require occasional travel between office locations and customer or government sites  

Work may involve access to sensitive information, secure facilities, and regulated systems 

Why CHAOS?

Health Benefits: private medical, dental and vision benefits (for employees & dependents) will be 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits: 5% pension match

Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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