Job Description
SOC Analyst
Join a specialist consultancy delivering secure, high-impact solutions in the Defence and National Security space. This SOC Analyst role sits at the heart of a 24/7 operation, protecting complex environments and shaping how security is delivered as the business continues to grow.
They are looking to hire 4 SOC Analysts, so if you know of anyone, please feel free to share this with them!
Role Overview:
* Location: Farnborough/5 days on site due to highly sensitive projects
* Package: £50,000- £60,000pa & benefits
* Industry: Defence & Security
* Shift Patterns: This will be a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern with a 25% salary increase whilst on shift
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading shifts within a 24/7 SOC environment, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery
* Overseeing and supporting junior analysts, providing guidance and technical direction
* Monitoring systems for security events, investigating suspicious or unauthorised activity
* Managing and responding to incidents using established playbooks and processes
* Escalating complex threats to Tier 2 Incident Response teams where required
* Reviewing and enhancing security controls as the technical landscape evolves
* Triaging vulnerability scan results and working with technical teams on remediation
* Assessing secure configurations and feeding back improvements
* Producing regular service and security reports for key stakeholders
* Contributing ideas to improve SOC performance and service quality
* Staying current with emerging threats, trends, and best practice across cyber security
Main Skills Needed:
* Due to the nature of projects, candidates MUST hold an active Security Clearance.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience as a SOC Analyst.
* Strong grounding in incident management and vulnerability management
* Understanding of cloud computing principles and modern security architectures
* Knowledge of core security concepts including CIA, risk management, and threat landscapes (phishing, ransomware, etc.)
* Familiarity with IDAM, JML processes, security awareness, and information classification
* Relevant academic or professional qualifications in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks, or similar
* Certifications such as CompTIA, ISACA, or technical credentials in SIEM, cloud, or vulnerability management
* Ability to lead shifts and mentor junior analysts (desirable)
What’s in It for You:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance and life assurance
* Pension scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Cycle to Work and Perks at Work schemes
* A collaborative, inclusive culture built around agility, innovation, quality and security
* The chance to work alongside experienced leaders and technical specialists on meaningful, secure projects.
If you’re nodding along, let’s take the next step.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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