SOC Analyst

BT Security; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in the UK seeks a skilled SOC Analyst to join its 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The role involves extensive monitoring and response to security threats, requiring experience in incident management and threat detection. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and be effective communicators. This position offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for skills development. Join us in safeguarding critical systems and ensuring operational resilience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training opportunities

Enhanced women's health support

Private virtual GP appointments

Paid carer's leave

Discounted broadband and TV packages

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC), with knowledge of attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience in 1st line incident detection and threat hunting.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate efficiently within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre.
• Proactively investigate incidents and resolve issues.
• Analyse security alerts to mitigate cyber threats.

Skills

Intrusion Detection & Analysis

Technical Reporting

Security Assessment

Access Control

Incident Management

Job description

Recruiter

Krystle James

Career Grade

E

Internal Closing Date

22/12/25

Why this job matters

We are seeking a skilled and proactive SOC Analyst to join our dynamic 24/7 Security Operations Centre team. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding critical systems and ensuring continuous operations by identifying and addressing security threats in real time. You will also contribute to the development and optimisation of security tools to strengthen our defences against emerging threats. Collaborating closely with customers and operational teams, you will tackle vulnerabilities and incidents, ensuring operational resilience and reinforcing security measures in a fast‑paced environment.

Location & Hours

This job role is based in Maidenhead. Onsite with client (5 days per week). Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm. You must be able to obtain DV MOD clearance in order to start this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10 years+ to obtain this.

What you'll be doing

Operational Security

• Operate efficiently within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, ensuring continuous real‑time monitoring and rapid incident response to safeguard operational continuity.
• Evaluate and address physical security concerns by analysing environmental metrics and implementing measures to support operational security.
• Support the deployment of IT, network, and security builds, ensuring effective integration and alignment with operational requirements.

Threat Detection & Response

• Take a proactive approach to threat hunting, thoroughly investigating incidents and resolving issues in alignment with SLAs.
• Analyse and correlate security alerts to detect and mitigate cyber threats, intrusions, and data breaches.
• Conduct in‑depth log and network analysis to uncover indicators of system compromise, unauthorised access, or malicious activity.

Essential Skills

• Intrusion Detection & Analysis
• Technical Reporting
• Security Assessment
• Access Control
• Incident Management

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC), with knowledge of attack vectors, tactics, and techniques.
• Hands‑on experience in 1st line incident detection, threat hunting, and response.
• Strong ability to multi‑task, prioritise tasks, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for documenting incidents and providing clear reports to management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World‑class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop

Security & Opportunity

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we're also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we'll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future - whatever your background or experience.

About BT

In today's world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You'll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we're capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

A few points to note

Although these roles are listed as full‑time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.