Description
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast‑paced security operations environment? Our client is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to oversee a small team delivering 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) services across multiple platforms and critical projects. This role offers a great shift pattern, ensuring you regularly have 5 days off and at least 2 weekends off per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of SOC Analysts, fostering a high‑performance culture
- Monitor security systems, investigate alerts, and respond to threats and anomalous activity
- Enhance security controls and contribute to RBAC and Identity & Access Management (IDAM) initiatives
- Support ISO:27001 compliance, governance processes, and audit activities
- Deliver security awareness training and produce clear, insightful reporting for stakeholders
Essential Skills:
- Experience in a SOC or related technical security role
- Strong understanding of SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM), Cloud technologies, Threat Intelligence, Networking, IDAM, and ITSM policies
- Proven leadership experience within a security or technical operations environment
Desirable:
- Degree in Computing, Cyber Security, or a related discipline
- Certifications such as CISMP or CompTIA Security+
- Familiarity with ISO:27001 and broader governance frameworks
Shift Pattern (Day/Night)
Security Clearance: SC Required, UKEO
Job Type: Permanent | Competitive Salary + 25% Shift Allowance
Location
Farnborough
Hampshire
About Computer Network Defence
CND was founded in 2004. Since then, CND have built an extensive portfolio of consultancy capabilities, offering a range of services including vulnerability assessments, cyber risk assessments, and security monitoring. Alongside their cyber security consultancy, CND are also the UK’s oldest independent cyber security recruitment agency, through which they supply their industry partners with both permanent and contract staff. CND deliver cyber security consultancy worldwide, from small businesses to globally recognised brands. Their client base spans both the Public and Private sector, which ranges from farmers to bankers and from spacecraft to superyachts. CND pride themselves on being deeply technical and providing innovative solutions and a customisable service to their clients with great agility.
