Junior SOC Analyst

Back To Work; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Back To Work is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to support monitoring, threat detection and incident handling for a growing financial services client. You will help protect critical data, work with security tools and collaborate with teammates to improve security controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in cyber security operations, learning to review logs, identify threats and participate in incident response. It offers a clear path toward more advanced cyber security roles.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in cyber security and ongoing learning.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative mindset.
• Good attention to detail and logical thinking.
• Keen to learn and develop technical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team.

Responsabilités

• Monitor security alerts and system activity.
• Identify unusual behaviour and escalate potential threats.
• Assist with the investigation of security incidents.
• Review logs and security reports.
• Help identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Support security testing and compliance activities.
• Maintain incident records and documentation.
• Support cyber awareness initiatives across the business.
• Assist in implementing security controls and best practices.

Connaissances

Interest in cyber security

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Description du poste

Cyber threats are continually evolving, and our client, a growing financial services organisation, is investing in the next generation of cyber talent. As a Junior SOC (Security Operations Centre) Analyst, you'll support the monitoring and protection of business systems, helping to identify security threats and keep critical financial data secure. This role offers hands-on exposure to cyber security operations, security monitoring tools, and incident management processes.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Security Monitoring

• Monitor security alerts and system activity.
• Identify unusual behaviour and escal potential threats.
• Assist with the investigation of security incidents.

Threat Detection

• Review logs and security reports.
• Help identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Support security testing and compliance activities.

Security Operations

• Maintain incident records and documentation.
• Support cyber awareness initiatives across the business.
• Assist in implementing security controls and best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Threat Detection
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Cyber Risk Management
• Security Compliance
• Network Security Fundamentals

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has a genuine interest in cyber security.
• Enjoys problem-solving and investigation.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Is keen to learn and develop technical skills.
• Can work logically under pressure.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Career Progression

• SOC Analyst
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Security Engineer