Senior SOC Analyst - Cheltenham

SOC Analyst

Location: Cheltenham

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

As a team:

We are one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.

In our team you will learn:

The role encompasses both monitoring and responding to alerts raised by various toolsets as part of an ongoing managed security monitoring service, coupled with analysing data sets gathered from Incident Response investigations and assisting Investigative Consultants to deliver positive investigative outcomes.

As a SOC Analyst you will:

Be an integral part of our SOC team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.

• Monitoring and responding to alerts.
• Escalating alerts where necessary.
• Proposing tuning requests.
• Producing reports.
• Maintaining awareness of the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
• Mentoring colleagues.

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• One to two years of experience in a similar role desirable.
• A good understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security.
• An understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them.
• A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and antivirus.
• Any relevant academic or industry specific training.

Set yourself apart:

• Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and malware types.
• Awareness of security tools and technologies.
• Good understanding of incident response principles.
• Networking fundamentals.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found. Closing date 11/08/2025.