Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Corsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber SOC Analyst based in Corsham to enhance their security operations. This role involves monitoring cyber threats, managing alerts, and enforcing security policies, requiring SC clearance and UK nationality. Ideal candidates will have experience in a SOC and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Security Analyst in a SOC or similar.
• Strong understanding of security operations and incident response.
• Must hold and be eligible for SC and DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber threats across client networks.
• Triage alerts, perform impact assessments, and recommend actions.
• Share insights and report on emerging vulnerabilities and threats.

Skills

Incident response

Threat detection

Cyber security policies

Education

Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, AWS Security, Microsoft Security, SANS, CISSP

Tools

SIEM tools

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Client:

LHH

Location:

corsham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cyber SOC Analyst – Corsham

Location: On-site, 5 days per week (Corsham)

Security Clearance: Must currently hold SC clearance and be eligible for DV

Citizenship Requirement: Sole British only

About the Role

Embedded within an established customer Security Operations Centre (SOC), this role involves participating in core SOC functions, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving best practices in cyber defence operations.

You will play a key role in monitoring and responding to cyber threats, supporting threat detection and mitigation, and contributing to continuous improvement in security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive monitoring across client networks to deliver agile cyber defence across all domains
• Triage and manage alerts, perform impact assessments, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Improve and enforce cyber security policies, procedures, and operational directives
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry developments
• Share insights via reports, threat briefs, and team knowledge-sharing sessions

Your Profile

• Experience working as a Security Analyst in a SOC or similar security monitoring environment
• Knowledge of data networks and SIEM tools
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat detection
• Currently hold SC clearance
• Eligible for DV clearance (must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 10 years)

Desirable Qualifications

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, AWS Security, Microsoft Security, SANS, CISSP or equivalent

Additional Requirements

This role is restricted to sole UK nationals only due to the nature of the work.

All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening including:

• Proof of identity and nationality (sole or dual)
• Immigration status
• Employment history for the past 3 years
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check