> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2457455-junior-soc-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2457455-junior-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). --- # Junior SOC Analyst - **Company:** Constant Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Maidstone, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £25,000.0 - £28,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Security Information and Event Management, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Fortinet - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225523024/junior-soc-analyst ## About the Role You do not need several years of commercial experience. In fact, we are particularly interested in people at the very beginning of their career who have the right technical foundations, curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. Previous successful hires into the team have come from completely non-traditional backgrounds, including candidates with no commercial IT experience who had been studying Cyber Security independently. What matters is being able to demonstrate that Cyber Security is a career you have actively chosen and started working towards., We are looking for somebody with the foundations and potential to develop rather than somebody who already knows everything. You may have recently completed, or currently be studying towards, something such as: - A degree or Open University course in Cyber Security, Computing or a related subject - AZ-900 or another Microsoft certification - CCNA or networking studies - Fortinet training - CompTIA Security+ or Network+ - Other recognised Cyber Security training Alternatively, you may simply have been building your knowledge yourself through home labs, practical projects and independent study. Some previous IT, MSP, MSSP or SOC experience would certainly be useful, but commercial Cyber Security experience is not essential. Exposure to Microsoft Sentinel, another SIEM platform or Microsoft Defender would also be a bonus rather than a requirement. More importantly, we want somebody who: * Is fascinated by Cyber Security and Security Operations * Enjoys investigating problems and understanding why something has happened * Is naturally curious and asks questions * Has a good basic understanding of IT, networking and security * Can explain technical information clearly * Is methodical and pays attention to detail * Is willing to learn from more experienced members of the team * Has already taken their own steps towards developing a career in Cyber Security * Wants to build a long-term career within a SOC environment ## Description You will join an established team of around 15 people and work alongside the SOC Lead and experienced security professionals supporting customers across a variety of industries, including financial services and real estate. Initially, you will be learning from the team and developing the skills needed to become a fully-fledged SOC Analyst. As your knowledge develops, this will include areas such as: * Monitoring and reviewing security alerts * Learning how to distinguish genuine threats from false positives * Investigating potential security incidents * Understanding logs and identifying unusual activity * Working with SIEM and security monitoring technologies * Learning Microsoft Sentinel and the wider Microsoft security stack * Understanding when incidents need to be escalated * Supporting security reporting and documentation * Developing your knowledge of incident response * Working alongside experienced analysts and engineers on real customer environments You won't be expected to know all of this on day one. 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