Junior SOC Analyst

IBM SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical cover

Life Assurance

Pension (10% employer, 5% employee)

Bonus

Professional development

On-site facilities (parking, gym, cafe

Job summary

SiXworks is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to monitor secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You will work with engineers, architects and delivery specialists to enable faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

Your responsibilities include responding to incidents using playbooks, escalating complex cases to Tier 2, reviewing security controls, and producing recurring reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security
• Professional Qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc.
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as (but not limited to) cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management

Responsibilities

• Monitor secure systems for security alerts, intrusions or unauthorised activity
• Respond to incidents using a catalogue of playbooks
• Escalate complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
• Review and develop security controls in a growing technical environment
• Triage and review vulnerability scanning reports and feed results back to technical teams
• Review secure configurations and feedback for remediations
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Provide feedback on service improvements to the SOC Manager
• Keep up-to-date with latest security threats and trends
• Research and develop understanding of security discipline
• Shifts across 24/7 SOC service delivery

Skills

Cyber Security

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Compliance & Standards

Education

Cyber Security qualification

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning

Cloud platforms

Job description

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters

At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.

We’re looking for a Junior SOC Analyst who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

This role falls within our 24/7 SOC function and will work to a shift pattern.

What You’ll Do

As a Junior SOC Analyst you’ll monitor secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

Your work may include:

• Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
• Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
• Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
• Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
• Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
• Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
• Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline
• Shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
• Examples
• Professional Qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc.
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as (but not limited to) cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management etc.

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.

Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

Why Join Us

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)