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SOC Analyst

LA International

Farnborough

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent ICT Recruitment Consultancy in Farnborough is seeking a skilled SOC Team Leader. The role requires leading a team of Analysts, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring security compliance. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and a minimum of three years' experience in a SOC environment. Applicants must be able to achieve security clearance prior to appointment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

  • Degree in relevant field, preferably with a 2:2 or above.
  • Professional certifications like CISMP or CompTIA Security+ are desirable.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a SOC or related technical role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team delivering SOC services across projects.
  • Monitor systems for security alerts and suspicious activity.
  • Enhance existing security controls in a changing environment.
  • Develop Role-Based Access Control aligned to IDAM service.
  • Produce service and security reports for stakeholders.
  • Conduct security awareness training sessions.
  • Support technical system certifications, including ISO 27001.
  • Work with the Security Manager to develop SOC capabilities.

Skills

Team leadership
Security monitoring
Risk management
Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related

Tools

ISO 27001
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
Job description
Contract or Perm

Farnborough

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a small team of Analysts delivering SOC services across multiple projects and/or platforms
  • Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions, and any unauthorised, suspicious, or unlawful activity
  • Review, enhance, and evolve existing security controls within a continually changing technical environment
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) aligned to an established Identity and Access Management (IDAM) service
  • Produce regular service and security reports for senior stakeholders
  • Deliver security awareness training to users, stakeholders, and visitors, including onboarding sessions, awareness campaigns, and supporting materials
  • Support the management and maintenance of technical system certifications, including ISO 27001 and other relevant governance frameworks
  • Provide ongoing advice and support to users on security-related matters
  • Work closely with the Operational Security Manager to further develop the SOC as a core capability
  • Stay informed on emerging security threats, trends, and best practices
  • Continuously research and expand knowledge within the cyber security discipline
  • Participate in shift-based work as part of a 24/7 SOC service
Qualifications
  • Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline (2:2 or above preferred)
  • Professional certifications such as CISMP, CompTIA Security+, or other relevant technical certifications are desirable
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience within a SOC environment or a related technical role
  • Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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