Security Operations Centre Analyst

Security Operations Centre Analyst
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 20th July 2025
📍 Location: Southampton (Hybrid)
💷 Salary: £34,233 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is responsible for monitoring and analysing security events to identify, investigate, and respond to potential threats. The SOC Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the SOC by providing essential day-to-day support.
Top Responsibilities

• Monitoring security information and event management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity
  
• Analysing and investigating security alerts to determine their legitimacy and potential impact
  
• Documenting security incidents according to established procedures
  
• Escalating high-priority or complex incidents to senior analysts for further investigation
  
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of security threats and vulnerabilities
  
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures
  Benefits
  Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
  
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
  
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
  
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
  
• Access to the staff discount portal.
  
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
  
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
  
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
  
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
  About you
  To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
  
• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, SIEM, EDR, intrusion detection and notification systems
  
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Strong understanding of IT systems and infrastructure, with a robust level of knowledge in operating systems, software, and databases
  
• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions
  
• Proficient knowledge of security protocols and principles
  How to Apply
  👉 Read the full job description and apply here (url removed)>
  This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 20th July