SOC Analyst

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Corsham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst for a full-time position in Corsham. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats, utilizing tools like Splunk and Flexera. Ideal candidates will have strong cybersecurity expertise and must be eligible for SC clearance due to the nature of the role. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Investment in training and development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SOC Analyst or similar cybersecurity role.
• Strong expertise in Splunk or similar SIEM tools.
• Familiarity with Flexera for vulnerability management.
• Understanding of firewalls, network protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Splunk) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate with teams.
• Support continuous improvement of threat detection processes.

Skills

Splunk expertise

Cybersecurity experience

Vulnerability management

Firewall knowledge

Network protocols understanding

Incident response

Education

CISSP

CEH

Splunk certification

Tools

Splunk

Flexera

Job description

SOC Analyst - Corsham - Circa £46,000 per annum - On-site (5 days per week)

Permanent | SC Clearance Required.

Deerfoot Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading organisation seeking to hire an experienced SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre based in Corsham. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring 5 days per week presence.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats using tools such as Splunk, Flexera, and other industry-standard SIEM platforms. You'll investigate security incidents, coordinate with other IT and security teams, and support continuous improvement of threat detection and response processes.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a SOC Analyst or similar cybersecurity role
• Strong expertise in Splunk or similar SIEM tools
• Familiarity with Flexera for vulnerability management
• Understanding of firewalls, network protocols, intrusion detection / prevention systems
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Splunk) advantageous

Must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, requiring 10 years continuous UK residency. Please Note: All offers will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including ID, employment history (last 3 years), immigration status, and an unspent criminal record check.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, inclusive environment with strong investment in training, development, and employee wellbeing.

To apply or learn more, please contact us today at Deerfoot Recruitment.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.