Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure client is seeking a SOC Analyst to enhance cyber security within their organization. The role requires strong IT skills, a recognized security qualification, and the flexibility to work onsite part-time at Southampton, while managing security systems, responding to incidents, and supporting compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT/security roles.
• Strong IT background and hands-on experience with security tools.
• Experience in engineering, operations, or finance-related environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT/Security experience

Communication

Self-management

Flexibility

Familiarity with ISMS, NIS, GDPR, ITIL

Education

Recognized security qualification (CISMP, GSEC, or Level 4+ apprenticeship)

Tools

Security tools

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stoke-on-trent, 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!