Senior soc analyst

📍 Location: Gosport (On-site)
💰 Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
🔐 Security Clearance: You’ll need to be eligible for DV clearance. That means being a British national, living in the UK for the past 10 years, and not having spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK in the last 5 years.
🎁 Benefits: 25 days of annual leave (plus the option to buy more), a health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme, and a generous flexible benefits fund.

👋 The Role

We’re working with a fantastic client who’s on the lookout for a talented Senior SOC Analyst to join their team in Gosport. This is a key role in helping protect the UK's national infrastructure, so your work will really make a difference.

You’ll be the go-to expert when it comes to threat detection, incident response, and helping others in the team grow. If you enjoy solving complex problems, staying ahead of cyber threats, and being part of a tight-knit SOC team, this could be a great fit for you.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

1. Investigating and responding to security incidents using SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
2. Taking the lead on incident response and helping shape detection strategies
3. Tuning and improving detection rules using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
4. Working with your team to strengthen the SOC’s overall capability
5. Staying up to date on cyber threats and sharing your knowledge with the team
6. Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture

✅ What Our Client is Looking For

7. Solid experience working in a SOC environment (SOC Level 2 or higher)
8. Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
9. Great understanding of network protocols, VPNs, and firewalls
10. Experience in incident response and threat analysis
11. Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
12. A keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills
13. Someone who enjoys sharing knowledge and guiding others

🌟 Bonus Points If You Have:

14. Certifications like CRT, OSCP, or similar
15. Experience working in SC or DV-cleared environments
16. A passion for fine-tuning detection logic and enhancing SOC processes
17. Involvement in the cybersecurity community or a real interest in emerging threats

🏢 About Our Client

Our client works closely with Central Government to deliver digital solutions in some of the most secure and high-stakes environments in the UK. Their focus is on national safety and security—and they take pride in doing meaningful, impactful work.

They also know how important it is to support their people. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, personal growth, and continuous learning. It’s a place where you’ll be trusted, respected, and given the tools to thrive.


Cyber Security,SIEM,SOC 1
18. Solid experience working in a SOC environment (SOC Level 2 or above)
19. Previous experience leading or managing a team
20. Hands-on familiarity with SIEM platforms—especially Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
21. Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat detection
22. Strong understanding of:
23. Web and client-server applications
24. Firewalls, VPNs, antivirus tools, and databases