SOC Analyst - Infrastructure - Cardiff/Southampton/Hull - £42,000

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure client is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity framework. The role involves managing security systems and responding swiftly to security incidents, alongside collaborating on major IT projects. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience and relevant security qualifications, with opportunities for in-person support primarily in Southampton.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT/security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with security tools.
• Familiarity with ISMS, NIS, GDPR, and ITIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and maintaining core security tools and controls.
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

Incident Response

System Monitoring

Education

CISMP

GSEC

Level 4+ apprenticeship

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus

Encryption

Cloud security platforms

Job description

Job Description

One of the UK's leading infrastructure clients now requires a SOC Analyst to help drive robust cyber and infrastructure security across their organisation.

The Information Security Systems Engineer will work across multiple business functions, managing and enhancing security systems, responding to threats, and supporting major IT Projects.

• Deploying and maintaining core security tools and controls
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents and vulnerabilities
• Supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts
• Managing Firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and cloud security platforms
• Collaborating with teams across IT, operations, and third-party partners

The Information Security Systems Engineer will have the following skills/responsibilities:

• 5+ years in IT/security roles
• A recognised security qualification (CISMP, GSEC, or Level 4+ apprenticeship)
• Strong IT background and hands-on experience with security tools
• Excellent communication and self-management skills
• Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK as required
• Familiarity with ISMS, NIS, GDPR, and ITIL frameworks
• Experience in engineering, operations, or finance-related environments

This role requires you to be onsite at one of their offices in Southampton and would require you to be onsite 3 days per week.

If you're an experienced SOC Analyst looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading logistics client, please apply!