Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Farnborough Hampshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
SOC Analyst (DV Clearance) – Farnborough, UK
Permanent | Competitive Salary + 25% Shift Allowance | DV Clearance Required
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast‑paced security operations environment?
Our client is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to lead and support a small team delivering 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) services across multiple platforms and mission‑critical projects. This role is ideal for a hands‑on security professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with team leadership and stakeholder engagement.
What You’ll Do
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SOC Analysts, promoting a high‑performance and collaborative culture
* Monitor security platforms, investigate alerts, and respond to threats and anomalous activity
* Oversee and enhance security controls, contributing to RBAC and Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM) initiatives
* Support ISO 27001 compliance, governance activities, and audit preparation
* Deliver security awareness training and produce clear, actionable reports for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Act as a senior escalation point, ensuring incidents are managed effectively through to resolution
What We’re Looking For
* 3+ years’ experience in a SOC or related technical cyber security role
* SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM)
* Cloud technologies
* Threat Intelligence
* Networking
* IAM / IDAM
* ITSM policies and processes
* Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a security or technical operations environment
Desirable
* Degree in Computing, Cyber Security, or a related discipline
* Relevant certifications such as CISMP or CompTIA Security+
* Familiarity with ISO 27001 and broader security governance frameworks
Security Clearance
* Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory for this role