Salary: £35,000 - 35,000 per year Requirements: Strong interest in cyber security and security operations Relevant qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking or a similar subject Degree-level education or industry certifications such as CompTIA or ISACA are desirable Exposure to security tooling such as SIEM, vulnerability management, or cloud platforms Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn in secure environments Must be a sole British national and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) Responsibilities: Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions, and unauthorised activity Respond to incidents using SOC playbooks and escalate complex cases as required Review vulnerability scan results and secure configurations, and feed findings back to technical teams Produce regular service and security reports for stakeholders Support continuous improvement of security controls and SOC processes Work shifts as part of a 24/7 SOC operation Technologies: Cloud Support Security More: We are recruiting for a Junior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Centre within a defence and national security environment. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £35,000 and hands-on experience supporting and monitoring highly secure systems used in critical operational environments. You will join a team focused on protecting sensitive systems, improving security operations, and supporting stakeholders with clear reporting and incident response. last updated 20 week of 2026