SOC Analyst

IBM SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Private Medical cover

Life Assurance

Generous pension

Bonus

Professional development

Training support

Secure parking

Gym on site

Cafe & restaurant on site

Job summary

SiXworks is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You will work with engineers and delivery specialists to enable faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

The role emphasizes taking ownership, solving complex problems, and contributing to continuous security improvements. You will lead shifts in 24/7 SOC service delivery, provide oversight to junior analysts, and respond to incidents using structured playbooks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Security, SOC or related field with focus on Vulnerability Management and Incident Response.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts and IAM.
• Familiarity with information classification and security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 SOC service delivery shifts.
• Oversee and mentor junior analysts.
• Monitor security alerts and unauthorised activity.
• Respond to incidents using playbooks and coordinate with Tier 2 teams.
• Review and improve security controls in a growing environment.
• Triage vulnerability reports and feed findings to technical teams.
• Review secure configurations for remediation guidance.
• Generate security and service reports for stakeholders.
• Propose improvements to SOC processes.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Security Incident Management

Cloud Computing

Information Security

IDAM

JML (Joiners Movers Leavers)

Security Awareness

Information Classification

Phishing & Ransomware

Security Monitoring

Education

Cyber Security qualifications

Tools

N/A

Job description

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters

At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.

We’re looking for a SOC Analyst who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

What You’ll Do

As a SOC Analyst, you’ll monitor secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision‑making for critical operations.

Your work may include:

• Leading shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery
• Providing oversight and management to Junior Analysts
• Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
• Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
• Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
• Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
• Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
• Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
• Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

• Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field with desired, specific focus on
• Vulnerability Management
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
• Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
• Security Incident Management
• Information Security (CIA)
• Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
• IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
• JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
• Security Awareness
• Information Classification

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.

Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

Why Join Us

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)