Senior SOC Analyst

Sopra Steria; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking to expand its SOC team in Farnborough, offering a pivotal role that includes monitoring and responding to security threats for high-profile clients. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in security operations and enjoy significant career growth alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Training and development programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Centre.
• Knowledge of Mitre Att&ck Framework.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and investigating security incidents on client infrastructure.
• Providing incident response support and preparing technical reports.
• Updating security incident documentation and improving content.

Skills

Network Traffic Analysis

Log Data Analysis

Intrusion Detection Systems

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

We are rapidly growing our SOC team, offering serious career growth and exciting work with multiple high-profile clients!

Join our expanding Cyber practice in the Aerospace Defence and Security sector. This team supports enterprise-scale clients and requires proven experience working in a busy SOC with a tech-first approach.

The team is on the cusp of continued growth, and we are looking for leaders to drive forward. Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP Threat Sharing would be a significant advantage.

This role is based at our head office in Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough and involves a shift pattern with 12-hour shifts (Nights and Days): 2 x 6am-6pm, 2 x 6pm-6am, followed by 4 days off.

You must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV).

We offer excellent career progression opportunities, flexible benefits, and training and development programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring, triaging, and investigating security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
• Analyzing network traffic, logs, and system events to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Providing Incident Response support.
• Maintaining and developing team knowledge of SOC tools and security operations.
• Preparing reports for technical and non-technical audiences and improving their content.
• Updating security incident documentation, including reports, analysis, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
• Managing Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk implementations.
• Knowledge of the Mitre Att&ck Framework.
• Understanding of client-server applications, web applications, databases, firewalls, VPNs, and AntiVirus products.
• Expertise in log data analysis and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, and protocols like SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP.

If you're interested but unsure if your skills match, please apply—we'd love to hear from you!

Clearance required: Eligible for DV clearance

Referral bonus: £1500.00

Interested in learning more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence, and Security division develops digital solutions for Central Government clients. Our work impacts national security, and we foster a supportive culture with professional development, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. We are committed to delivering outstanding customer satisfaction in complex, security-critical markets.