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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT SOC Analyst - **Company:** Nationwide Platforms - **Location:** Lutterworth, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Linux, Web Development, Information Technology Operations, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Jscript, Microsoft Office, Open Source Technology, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Web Applications, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-analyst/nationwide-platforms-job107900433 ## About the Role * Professional certifications such as SSCP, GSOC, SOC-100, or CompTIA Security+ are desirable. * Any experience working in a SOC is desirable. * Previous experience as an IT Operations, IT Security Officer or Cyber Security Analyst is desirable. * Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques for evaluating operating systems, networking devices, databases, and web applications. * Good understanding of networking technologies, principles, and concepts. * Good understanding of various technologies and operating systems (Windows & Linux) and their related security concerns. * Basic understanding of Cloud technologies, including Office 365, Azure, and AWS. * Intermediate-level knowledge of security best practices, security solutions, and methodologies for conducting security assessments, including manual assessments and malicious user testing. * Intermediate-level knowledge of security assessment tools (commercial, open-source) and manual security testing techniques. * Intermediate-level knowledge of cybersecurity threats and techniques used by adversaries to compromise technical and non-technical systems. * Intermediate-level knowledge of scripting languages in PowerShell, Python, Jscript, and bash. * Basic understanding of web application programming languages, common web vulnerabilities, and security best practices for web development. * Knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS is desirable. * The individual must be rigorous in their attention to detail and can prioritise their tasks ## Description The SOC Analyst - Tier 1 role will be part of the LOXAM Security Operations Centre, reporting to the Director of Security Operations. The SOC Analyst - Tier 1 primary role will be to monitor, detect, contain, and eradicate cyber threats that could impact regular business operations. This role will involve a mix of technical security skills, security operations, and governance, as well as maintaining security operations processes/procedures and demonstrating that security controls are embedded across the business. The role will require solid analytical IT skills and an understanding of the practical application of information security. The role will require working closely with the IT Operations teams and business functions at all levels in the UK, EU, Middle East, Nordic, and Baltic regions to ensure security-related activities are completed. The role will be based at Lutterworth offices in the UK. Travelling will be expected on occasion., * Monitor information systems for malicious activity using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolsets. 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