Security Operations Center Analyst

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing digital consultancy delivering secure, high-impact technology solutions into the Defence and National Security space. As part of a highly capable SOC team, you’ll play a key role in protecting critical systems within complex, secure environments.

Role Overview:

• Location: Farnborough
• Package: 45k - 65k Basic + bonus + strong benefits
• Industry: Defence & National Security / Cyber Security

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading 24/7 SOC shifts, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery
• Overseeing and supporting Junior Analysts, providing guidance and technical direction
• Monitoring security tools and platforms to detect and respond to suspicious or malicious activity
• Managing security incidents in line with established playbooks and escalation paths
• Escalating high-severity or complex threats to Tier 2 Incident Response teams
• Reviewing and enhancing security controls across an evolving technical estate
• Analysing vulnerability scan outputs and working with technical teams on remediation plans
• Assessing secure configurations and feeding back improvement actions
• Producing regular service and security performance reports for stakeholders
• Contributing ideas to improve SOC processes, tooling and overall service delivery
• Staying ahead of emerging threats, trends and best practice within cyber security

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience within a SOC or wider cyber security environment
• Strong background in Incident Management and Vulnerability Management
• Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks or similar
• Professional certifications (e.g. CompTIA, ISACA or comparable security credentials)
• Knowledge of cloud computing principles and associated security considerations
• Solid understanding of information security fundamentals (CIA triad, risk management, threat landscape)
• Familiarity with phishing, ransomware and modern attack techniques
• Awareness of Identity & Access Management (IDAM) and Joiners/Movers/Leavers processes
• Experience reviewing security configurations and vulnerability reports
• Previous shift leadership or mentoring experience (desirable)

What’s in It for You:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Pension scheme and discretionary bonus
• Professional development and certification support
• Cycle to Work and employee perks schemes
• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture built around agility, security and inclusivity
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, secure projects that genuinely impact national security
• Exposure to senior technical and operational leaders in a growing, ambitious organisation

Please note: Due to the secure nature of this role, you must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Farnborough

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

21-02-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English