Junior SOC Analyst

Junior SOC Analyst

📍 Farnborough

🔐 Security Clearance Eligibility Required

🕒 Shift-Based | 24/7 SOC Environment

💼 Defence & National Security

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior SOC Analyst to join a growing Security Operations Centre supporting Defence and National Security environments.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about cyber security who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to develop their career within a highly secure, mission-critical environment.

Working alongside experienced engineers, architects, and cyber specialists, you’ll help monitor and protect secure digital systems that support critical operations.

The Role

As a Junior SOC Analyst, you will support the monitoring and protection of secure systems within a 24/7 SOC environment. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to cyber security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring technologies while working as part of a collaborative cyber team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for security alerts, suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorised behaviour
• Respond to cyber security incidents using established playbooks and procedures
• Escalate complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response teams where required
• Assist with reviewing and improving existing security controls across the environment
• Review vulnerability scanning reports and support remediation activities with technical teams
• Assess secure configurations and provide feedback on remediation actions
• Produce recurring service and security reports for internal stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC
• Stay up to date with current cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies
• Develop knowledge and understanding of cyber security operations and best practice
• Participate in shift-based 24/7 SOC operations

Skills & Experience

We’re interested in candidates who are curious, motivated, and eager to develop within cyber security. Commercial experience is not essential, but exposure to cyber security or technical environments is highly desirable.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking, or a related discipline
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, ISACA or similar
• Exposure to SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanning, or cloud technologies
• Understanding of cyber security principles and SOC operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and team collaboration abilities
• Passion for technology and continuous learning

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering secure, mission-critical digital solutions across Defence and National Security. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development while gaining exposure to cutting-edge cyber technologies and secure systems.