Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

Searchability NS&D
Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£50,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
14 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Opportunity to shape and mature a growing SOC capability Exposure to a wide range of technologies and security challenges Training, certification support and professional development Inclusive and collaborative working culture

Senior SOC Analyst - Farnborough, UK

Key highlight:

  • Up to £70,000 Depending on Experience
  • SOC shift pattern work, onsite
  • Must be eligible for DV clearance

About the client

Our client is a specialist technology organisation delivering secure digital solutions within complex and regulated environments. With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, they are investing in the growth of their Security Operations capability. Due to ongoing expansion, they are now looking to add an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to their established SOC team.

The benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and mature a growing SOC capability
  • Exposure to a wide range of technologies and security challenges
  • Training, certification support and professional development
  • Inclusive and collaborative working culture

The Senior SOC Analyst role

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering 24/7 SOC services across multiple platforms and projects. You will lead and support a small team of analysts, oversee security monitoring and incident response, and contribute to the development of security controls, processes and governance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to produce security reporting, support compliance activities such as ISO 27001, and help drive security awareness across the organisation. This role operates on a SOC shift pattern and suits someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and mentoring others.

Senior SOC Analyst essential skills

  • Proven experience working within a SOC environment, ideally 2+ years
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM, incident management and threat intelligence
  • Experience with cloud security, networking and information security principles
  • Understanding of IDAM, RBAC and joiners, movers and leavers processes
  • Ability to support and develop junior analysts
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

To be considered

Please apply through this advert or contact the recruiter directly for more information.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for your application to be processed and submitted to the client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key skills:
Senior SOC Analyst, SOC, SIEM, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, IDAM, ISO 27001, Team Leadership, NSD

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