Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst - HAMPSHIRE - UK

• Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst
• Analyst
• UK

Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst
 
- HAMPSHIRE
- UK
 
Salary: £48,000 per annum
 
Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for DV Clearance. Due to the highly secure nature of this work all applicants will be required to gain UK Security Clearance to the highest level. You must be a British National who has been resident in the UK for at least the last 10 years and you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 28 days on any one occasion within the last 5 years.

• This role is based in Gosportfull-time.
• The client will guide you through SC (Security Check) and DV clearance (if needed).
• You will need to wait for DV clearance to be completed before starting (this can take approximately 3-4 months).
• However, once your SC clearance is through (which takes about 4-6 weeks), depending on availability, you may be able to work on another project in the meantime, depending on location suitability.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days), health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme, and a generous flexible benefits fund

Key Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst who brings a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and incident response. This is a critical role that supports the defence of national infrastructure through proactive monitoring, analysis, and improvement of cybersecurity postures.
 
Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
• Solid understanding of network protocols and infrastructure (e.g. TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
• Skilled in incident response and threat intelligence analysis
• Familiarity with Mitre Att&ck framework and advanced threat detection techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to provide mentorship and leadership within a SOC team

Desirable (Nice-to-Have):

• Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications such as CRT or OSCP
• Previous experience handling SC or DV cleared environments
• Demonstrated ability to fine-tune detection logic and improve SOC processes
• Active engagement with the cybersecurity community and awareness of emerging trends 

Role & Responsibilities:
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be at the forefront of digital defence—leading incident response, improving detection mechanisms, and mentoring junior analysts.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing security incidents using advanced SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Leading incident response and driving improvements in detection and containment strategies
• Tuning and maintaining detection rules, using threat frameworks like Mitre Att&ck
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall capability and resilience of the Security Operations Centre
• Staying abreast of cyber threat developments and contributing to best practices and process enhancements
• Supporting the continuous development of the SOC team through knowledge sharing and mentoring

About the Organisation:
Our client provides digital solutions to central government, ensuring national security through the protection of mission-critical systems. They foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, knowledge-sharing, and high levels of customer satisfaction in safety- and security-critical sectors.
 
Apply now and please ensure you let me know the answers to the following:

• Are you happy to work onsite in Gosport?
• Why are you looking for a new role now?
• What salary are you on now and what are you looking for?
• What is your nationality?
• Have you been in the UK for at least 10 years?
• Have you been outside of the UK for more than 28 days on one occasion in the last 5 years?
• Do you currently hold any level of Security Clearance, and if so, which level?
• Are you happy to go through the Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance process?
• Where do you live?
• Would you need to relocate?
• What is your notice period?

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