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# Senior SOC Analyst

- **Company:** SiXworks an IBM company
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Data Classification, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840589664-senior-soc-analyst

## About the Role

* Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security or other related field at grade 2:2 or higher (desired)
 * CISMP, CompTIA Security+ or other technical certifications desired, * 3+ years experience in SOC, or related technical field
 * Understanding of the following:
 * SIEM
 * Cloud Computing
 * Security Incident Management
 * Networking
 * Information Security
 * Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
 * IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
 * JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
 * ITSM Policies and Procedures
 * Information Classification
 * Team Management/Development

## Description

* Management of small-scale team of Analysts to deliver SOC services across multiple projects and/or platforms
 * Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
 * Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
 * Contribute into developing an RBAC model in line with an existing IDAM (Identity and Access Management) service
 * Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
 * Providing security awareness training to users, stakeholders and visitors including onboarding briefs, security awareness campaigns and supplementary information
 * Assist in the management of existing certification of technical systems, including ISO:27001 and other governance standards
 * Provide ongoing support and guidance on security-related issues to users
 * Collaborate with the Operational Security Manager to develop the SOC as a capability unit
 * Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
 * Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline
 * Shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery


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