Security Operations Center Analyst

Ventula Consulting; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure client in the UK is seeking a SOC Analyst to enhance their cyber and infrastructure security. This role involves deploying security tools, monitoring systems, and ensuring compliance across various business functions. Candidates should have significant security experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT/security roles required.
• Recognized security qualification needed.
• Experience with ISMS, NIS, GDPR, and ITIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain security tools and controls.
• Monitor systems and respond to incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Support audits and compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

IT Security

Incident response

Threat monitoring

Education

CISMP

GSEC

Level 4+ apprenticeship

Tools

Antivirus tools

Firewalls

Encryption systems

Cloud security platforms

Job description

SOC Analyst – Infrastructure - Hull - £42,000

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 hull 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!