> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1475290-senior-soc-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1475290-senior-soc-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SOC Analyst - **Company:** Sopra Steria Limited - **Location:** Farnborough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Perl (Programming Language), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Reverse Engineering, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Blue Team (Cyber Security) - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42351642/ ## About the Role Join us and help protect systems that matter. Apply today and take your cyber security career to the next level.If you're passionate about threat detection, incident response, and staying one step ahead of attackers, we'd love to hear from you.Office based: Farnborough.Clearance: You do need to be eligible for SC and DV Clearance.Shift based: 2 x 6am to 6pm; 2 x 6pm to 6am. 4 days off.What You'll Be Doing:Monitor, triage and investigate security incidents across critical client environments.Analyse network traffic, logs and security events to identify threats and vulnerabilities.Lead and support incident response activities, providing expert guidance on containment, eradication and recovery.Enhance detection rules and use cases using MITRE ATT&CK and threat-informed defence techniques.Support threat intelligence activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC operations.What You'll Bring: ?Proven experience working within a Security Operations Centre.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK.It would be great if you had:Networking protocols and infrastructure (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, LDAP).Firewalls, VPNs, enterprise antivirus and security technologies.Security incident investigation and response.Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.Cyber security qualifications such as Security+, BTL1 or equivalent.Malware analysis or reverse engineering experience.Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl or C++ scripting skills.CySA+, Blue Team Level 2 or other SOC-focused certifications.Experience with QRadar alongside Sentinel and Splunk.If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you!Employment Type: Permanent ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)