SOC Analyst – Shift Role in Defence (DV Clearance Eligible)

Shared Services Connected Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence sector company is seeking L1 SOC Analysts to join their team in Farnborough. You will monitor and analyze security alerts, manage incidents, and support enterprise clients. Applicants should have experience in a Security Operations Centre and knowledge of technologies like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. The position is office-based, requires DV Clearance eligibility, and offers a salary up to £58K depending on experience. Benefits include annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrated in Security Operations Centre.
• Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise AntiVirus products.
• CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst / Blue Teams Level 1 or similar SOC related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations.
• Raise complex incidents to Senior Analysts.
• Manage SOC Incident queues.
• Prepare reports for managed clients.
• Collaborate on improving detection rules and use cases aligned with Mitre Att&ck.

Skills

Experience in Security Operations Centre

Experience using Microsoft Sentinel

Experience using Splunk

Knowledge of Mitre Att&ck Framework

Basic knowledge of client-server applications

Understanding of networking principles

Entry-level cyber security certification such as CompTIA Security+

Education

Completed an academic module in cyber security or a related subject

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

A Defence sector company is seeking L1 SOC Analysts to join their team in Farnborough. You will monitor and analyze security alerts, manage incidents, and support enterprise clients. Applicants should have experience in a Security Operations Centre and knowledge of technologies like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. The position is office-based, requires DV Clearance eligibility, and offers a salary up to £58K depending on experience. Benefits include annual leave and health plans.