DV-Cleared SOC Analyst (L1) – Public Sector Security

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking DV-cleared L1 SOC Analysts for a government security programme in Buckinghamshire. The role supports a fast-paced SOC environment, monitoring, triaging and reporting on security events to protect critical infrastructure.

We welcome junior and senior professionals with active DV clearance, strong incident analysis, and the ability to work a 24/7 shift rota. This contract role offers exposure to high-profile public sector operations and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is essential.
• Experience in a Security Operations Centre environment.
• Strong incident triage and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a 24/7 shift rota.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security events and alerts in real time.
• Investigate incidents and elevate threats appropriately.
• Produce operational reports and incident summaries.
• Support continuous service improvement and adherence to security standards.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders during security investigations.

Skills

DV clearance

SOC experience

Incident triage

Shift work 24/7

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking DV-cleared L1 SOC Analysts for a government security programme in Buckinghamshire. The role supports a fast-paced SOC environment, monitoring, triaging and reporting on security events to protect critical infrastructure.

We welcome junior and senior professionals with active DV clearance, strong incident analysis, and the ability to work a 24/7 shift rota. This contract role offers exposure to high-profile public sector operations and stakeholders.