Security Operations Centre Analyst

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