Security Operations Centre Analyst

SOC Analyst (DV Clearance) – Farnborough, UK

Permanent | Competitive Salary + 25% Shift Allowance | DV Clearance Required

Are you ready to take the lead in a fast‑paced security operations environment?

Our client is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to lead and support a small team delivering 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) services across multiple platforms and mission‑critical projects. This role is ideal for a hands‑on security professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with team leadership and stakeholder engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SOC Analysts, promoting a high‑performance and collaborative culture
• Monitor security platforms, investigate alerts, and respond to threats and anomalous activity
• Oversee and enhance security controls, contributing to RBAC and Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM) initiatives
• Support ISO 27001 compliance, governance activities, and audit preparation
• Deliver security awareness training and produce clear, actionable reports for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Act as a senior escalation point, ensuring incidents are managed effectively through to resolution

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in a SOC or related technical cyber security role
• SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM)
• Cloud technologies
• Threat Intelligence
• Networking
• IAM / IDAM
• ITSM policies and processes
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a security or technical operations environment

Desirable

• Degree in Computing, Cyber Security, or a related discipline
• Relevant certifications such as CISMP or CompTIA Security+
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and broader security governance frameworks

Security Clearance

• Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory for this role