SOC Analyst Level 2

DXC Technology; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical cover

Wellbeing programmes

Flexible benefits

Job summary

DXC Technology in Farnborough is seeking a SOC Analyst Level 2 to join our Security Operations Centre. You will monitor and respond to security incidents from a high-security environment, supporting junior analysts on shift.

The role requires problem-solving, composure under pressure, and a passion for cyber security and continuous learning. You will contribute to playbooks and detection use cases while staying current with evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Strong networking fundamentals and security-focused OS experience.
• Experience with Windows and Linux in secure environments.
• Ability to analyze logs and detect anomalies.
• Knowledge of threat actors, TTPs and modern detection techniques.
• Experience with Elastic Stack and SIEM tools.
• Familiar with OSINT techniques for investigations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts from SIEM in a 24/7/365 SOC.
• Respond to and triage security incidents; escalate when needed.
• Support junior analysts during investigations.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks, processes and use cases.
• Improve workflows and strengthen SOC operations.
• Review KPIs and trends to drive service improvement.
• Stay updated on threats, threat actors and attack techniques.
• Engage in ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows security

Linux security

Log analysis

Threat actors

OSINT techniques

Effective communication

Workload management

Proactive learning

4-on/4-off shift

Tools

Elastic Stack

SIEM platforms

Job description

Job Description:

At DXC Technology, our Cyber Defence team is growing, and we're looking for a SOC Analyst Level 2 to join our Security Operations Centre team in Farnborough. This is an opportunity to work in a high-security environment where your skills and experience will have a direct impact in helping protect critical systems and customers from evolving cyber threats. We know that great teams are built through different perspectives and experiences that's why we're passionate about building diverse, inclusive teams and actively encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates, with support and adjustments available throughout the hiring process.

As part of our SOC team, you'll play a key role in monitoring and responding to security incidents, supporting junior analysts on shift, and helping us continuously improve the way we operate. We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, stays calm under pressure, and is passionate about cyber security and continuous learning.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring and investigating alerts from SIEM tools within a 24/7/365 SOC environment.
• Responding to and triaging security incidents, escalating where appropriate.
• Acting as a senior point of contact on days, supporting junior analysts during investigations.
• Contributing to the improvement of SOC playbooks, processes, documentation, and detection use cases.
• Helping identify ways to improve workflows and strengthen SOC operations.
• Reviewing KPIs and trends to support service improvement initiatives.
• Staying up to date with the latest cyber threats, threat actors, and attack techniques relevant to our customers.
• Taking part in ongoing learning, knowledge sharing, and technical development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• A good understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, protocols, and traffic flows.
• Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems in a security-focused environment.
• Confidence analysing logs and identifying suspicious or malicious behaviour.
• Familiarity with threat actors, TTPs, and modern detection techniques.
• Experience using Elastic Stack and SIEM technologies.
• Knowledge of OSINT techniques and how they can support investigations.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to different audiences.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively while supporting wider shift activities.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continue developing your technical skills.
• This role operates a 4 -on / 4 -off shift rota working across days and nights

Desirable Experience

• Cyber security certifications such as CompTIA CySA+ or similar.
• Previous experience working in a SOC environment.

Why DXC Technology

DXC Technology is trusted by some of the world's largest organisations to deliver mission-critical technology and cyber security services.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and highly skilled cyber team during a period of continued growth, where you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex and meaningful security challenges
• Develop your technical and leadership capability
• Contribute to innovative security operations and threat detection initiatives
• Be part of a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development

In addition, DXC offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally - including pension, private medical cover, and wellbeing programmes.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.