SOC Analyst

BT Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join their dynamic Security Operations Centre team near Watford. This role involves ensuring continuous security operations and responding to incidents in real-time, all while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have significant experience in incident detection and threat hunting. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training and development opportunities

Family leave support

Private virtual GP appointments

Paid carer's leave

Shares Saving schemes

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC), with knowledge of attack vectors, tactics, and techniques.
• Hands-on experience in 1st line incident detection and response.
• Ability to obtain DV MOD clearance and have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

Responsibilities

• Operate efficiently within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre.
• Evaluate and address physical security concerns.
• Support the deployment of IT and security builds.
• Proactively conduct threat hunting and resolve incidents.
• Analyse and correlate security alerts and incidents.

Skills

Incident detection

Threat hunting

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to obtain DV MOD clearance and have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

Location and Working Hours

This job role is based near Watford, within a 30‑60 minute commute. Onsite with client (5 days per week). Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm.

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 hundreds of retail discounts including the BT shop