Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

River’s Edge Recruitment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst in Gosport. In this critical role, you will leverage your expertise in security operations, mentoring skills, and threat detection methodologies to strengthen national cybersecurity. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including health plans and a flexible benefits fund.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Must have eligibility for DV Clearance.
• Proven track record in incident response and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response and improve detection strategies.
• Analyze security incidents using SIEM platforms.
• Collaborate to enhance the capability of the Security Operations Centre.

Skills

Security Operations

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Cybersecurity Certifications

Mentoring

Network Protocols

Threat Intelligence Analysis

Education

Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CRT, OSCP)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

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Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

Location: Gosport

Salary: £48-58.5K per annum

Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for DV Clearance. Due to the highly secure nature of this work all applicants will be required to gain UK Security Clearance to the highest level. You must have been resident in the UK for at least the last 10 years and you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 28 days on any one occasion within the last 5 years.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days), health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme, and a generous flexible benefits fund

Key Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst who brings a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and incident response. This is a critical role that supports the defence of national infrastructure through proactive monitoring, analysis, and improvement of cybersecurity postures.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
• Solid understanding of network protocols and infrastructure (e.g. TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
• Skilled in incident response and threat intelligence analysis
• Familiarity with Mitre Att&ck framework and advanced threat detection techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to provide mentorship and leadership within a SOC team
• Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications such as CRT or OSCP
• Previous experience handling SC or DV cleared environments
• Demonstrated ability to fine-tune detection logic and improve SOC processes
• Active engagement with the cybersecurity community and awareness of emerging trends

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be at the forefront of digital defence—leading incident response, improving detection mechanisms, and mentoring junior analysts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing security incidents using advanced SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Leading incident response and driving improvements in detection and containment strategies
• Tuning and maintaining detection rules, using threat frameworks like Mitre Att&ck
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall capability and resilience of the Security Operations Centre
• Staying abreast of cyber threat developments and contributing to best practices and process enhancements
• Supporting the continuous development of the SOC team through knowledge sharing and mentoring

About the Organisation

Our client delivers high-impact digital solutions to central government clients and plays a pivotal role in ensuring national security through the protection and optimisation of mission-critical systems.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where professional development is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and employee contributions are highly valued. Our team takes pride in its work and consistently delivers high levels of customer satisfaction in safety- and security-critical domains.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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