Junior SOC Analyst

Junior SOC Analyst

Kick-start your cyber security career with a specialist consultancy delivering secure digital solutions into highly regulated environments. As a Junior SOC Analyst, you’ll be part of a 24/7 operation protecting critical systems while learning from experienced security professionals around you.

They are looking to hire 3 Junior 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: £40,000- £45,000pa & benefits
• Industry: Defence & Security
• Shift Pattern: The shift pattern will be 4 days on, 4 days off, with a 25% salary increase whilst on shift.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitoring systems for security alerts, intrusions, and suspicious activity
• Responding to incidents using established playbooks and processes
• Escalating more complex threats to Tier 2 Incident Response teams
• Supporting the review and improvement of existing security controls
• Triaging vulnerability scan results and feeding findings back to technical teams
• Reviewing secure configurations and highlighting areas for remediation
• Producing regular service and security reports for stakeholders
• Sharing ideas to enhance SOC performance and processes
• Keeping up to date with emerging cyber threats and industry trends
• Working shifts as part of a 24/7 SOC operation

Main Skills Needed:

• Due to the nature of projects, candidates MUST hold an active Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a SOC Analyst.
• A qualification or degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field
• Certifications such as CompTIA, ISACA or technical credentials in cloud, SIEM, or vulnerability management (desirable)
• Understanding of core security principles, including CIA and risk management
• Awareness of common threats such as phishing and ransomware
• Exposure to cloud concepts and modern security environments
• Interest in areas such as IDAM, JML processes, security awareness and information classification
• A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to build a career in cyber security

What’s in It for You:

• The chance to gain hands-on experience in a live 24/7 SOC environment
• Structured exposure to incident management and vulnerability processes
• Ongoing professional development and support from experienced analysts
• Clear progression opportunities as your skills grow
• A collaborative, supportive culture where learning is encouraged

Careers move fast. Let’s make sure yours is heading the right way.

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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