6 months duration with probability to discuss extension
Location - Preston, onsite everyday
Please be aware that due to security vetting requirements - we can only consider UK nationals with an active DV clearance
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to play a pivotal role in the operation, and continuous improvement of a critical Security Operations Centre (SOC) supporting MOD programme. You will be hands on responsible for Vulnerability Management, incident management, and SOC services meet agreed quality and assurance standards within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the escalation point for all security incidents
Conduct Vulnerability Management and incident response activities
Prepare report incidents and SOC performance metrics to SOC Leadership
Work hands on with SIEM detection tooling and prepare reporting used for the use-case development
Contribute to reporting and configuration changes, enhancements, and operational alignment
Ensure incident workflows, escalation paths, and operational procedures are robust and auditable
Required Skills & Experience
Experience in SOC operations within government, defence, or critical infrastructure
Previous hands on experience in Vulnerability management and incident response and security operations escalation
Understanding of SIEM platforms, detection engineering, and Vulnerability alert management
Familiarity with ITSM tooling, ideally ServiceNow
Strong stakeholder management and reporting capability
Understanding of regulated environments (MOD, HMG, Defence primes, or similar)
Exposure to large-scale programmes (e.g. GCAP, major defence or aerospace programmes)
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