National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Senior SOC Analyst (Farnborough)

Farnborough
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

SOC Analyst (Level 2)
Farnborough, UK – Onsite | 24/7 Shift Pattern
Competitive Salary | DV Clearance Eligible (British Citizens Only)
Are you an experienced SOC Analyst ready to play a crucial role in defending the UK's most critical systems? Join a top-tier consultancy that operates at the sharp end of cybersecurity within defence, aerospace, and national security.
We’re looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our high-performing Security Operations Centre in Farnborough. This is a unique chance to contribute to real-world cyber defence, on country critical technology, pitting your SCO skills against state of the art attacks.
 
As the SOC Analyst, you will:

Monitoring and triaging alerts across secure client environments
Investigating threats using logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry
Supporting response efforts during live security incidents
Improving detection rules, playbooks, and tooling with MITRE ATT&CK-driven enhancements
Producing clear incident reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
Contributing to threat intelligence initiatives
Staying ahead of the curve on emerging threats, tactics, and techniques 
To secure this SOC role:

Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, etc.)
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection methodologies
Strong analytical mindset with log, endpoint, and network analysis skills
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)
Awareness of enterprise security architecture: firewalls, AV, VPNs, IDS/IPS
Eligible for DV Clearance – British citizens who have resided in the UK for the past 10 years 
This SOC role will give you an opportunity to utilise your SOC skills defending against a number of threats, including nation states.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst (Farnborough)

SOC Analyst (Senior)

SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst (Mid level)

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Cyber Security Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

UK cyber security hiring remains resilient in 2025, driven by nation-state threats, cloud security investments, and NCSC regulatory pressures. Lightcast reports +42 % YoY growth in UK roles mentioning “SOC”, “cyber risk”, “offensive security” or “GRC”. Yet despite 30,000 active cyber professionals, monthly live vacancies remain in the 2,500–2,900 range. The result: strong demand across public and private sector. We reviewed 50 + consultancies and included only those that: Are registered in the UK (Companies House) Operate a dedicated Cyber Security / InfoSec / Risk & Compliance desk Posted at least 5 UK cyber security roles between March and June 2025 This guide includes 2025 salary ranges, key skills, interview prep tips, and a verified recruiter directory.

Cyber Security Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Frameworks, Tools & Certifications to Learn Now

Cyber threats are evolving—and so must the people defending against them. As ransomware, AI-enhanced phishing, and supply chain attacks grow more advanced, UK employers are urgently hiring cyber security professionals with the right mix of strategic and hands-on skills. Welcome to the Cyber Security Jobs Skills Radar 2026, your go-to guide for the most in-demand tools, frameworks, certifications, and technologies shaping the UK's cyber workforce. Whether you're a SOC analyst, penetration tester, or cloud security architect, this annual radar is designed to help you stay ahead of the market.

How to Find Hidden Cyber Security Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like BCS, CIISec & More

The demand for skilled cyber security professionals in the UK has never been higher. With threats increasing in sophistication and frequency, organisations are urgently hiring ethical hackers, threat analysts, GRC specialists, and security architects. But many of the most valuable roles—particularly in government, defence, and critical infrastructure—are never publicly advertised. Instead, these jobs are shared behind the scenes through trusted networks, private communities, and professional bodies. In this article, we explore how to uncover hidden cyber security jobs in the UK using organisations like the BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security), ISACA, and ISC² UK Chapter. We’ll show you how to use membership directories, special interest groups, CPD events and informal networks to gain early access to roles most people never see.