Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure client is seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to drive robust cyber security across the organization. The role involves deploying security tools, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Suitable candidates should have substantial IT experience and hold recognized security qualifications. This position requires onsite presence three days a week at an office in Southampton, offering a dynamic work environment with significant advancement potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT/security roles.
• Strong IT background and hands-on experience with security tools.
• Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and maintaining core security tools and controls.
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

Incident Response

Monitoring Systems

Education

CISMP

GSEC

Level 4+ apprenticeship

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus

Encryption

Cloud Security Platforms

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exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

One of the UK’s leading infrastructure clients now requires a SOC Analyst to help drive robust cyber and infrastructure security across their organisation.

The Information Security Systems Engineer will work across multiple business functions, managing and enhancing security systems, responding to threats, and supporting major IT Projects.

• Deploying and maintaining core security tools and controls
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents and vulnerabilities
• Supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts
• Managing firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and cloud security platforms
• Collaborating with teams across IT, operations, and third-party partners

The Information Security Systems Engineer will have the following skills/responsibilities:

• 5+ years in IT/security roles
• A recognised security qualification (CISMP, GSEC, or Level 4+ apprenticeship)
• Strong IT background and hands-on experience with security tools
• Excellent communication and self-management skills
• Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK as required
• Familiarity with ISMS, NIS, GDPR, and ITIL frameworks
• Experience in engineering, operations, or finance-related environments

This role requires you to be onsite at one of their offices in Southampton and would require you to be onsite 3 days per week.

If you’re an experienced SOC Analyst looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading logistics client, please apply!