Security Operations Center Analyst
2 days ago
Andover
Cyber Security Analyst Location: Andover, Hampshire Shift Pattern (Day/Night) Security Clearance: SC clearance required, Job Type: Permanent | Competitive Salary + On Call/Shift Allowance Are you ready to take the next step in a fast‑paced, high‑performing Security Operations environment? CND is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to deliver 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) services across multiple platforms and mission‑critical client environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, take real ownership, and play a key role in protecting a diverse client base against evolving cyber threats. Why join CND? • Well‑designed shift pattern that genuinely supports work–life balance, • Regular 5‑day breaks built into the rota, • At least two weekends off per month, which is rare in 24/7 SOC environments, • Join a rapidly expanding team investing in new capabilities and empowering analysts to develop and progress Key Responsibilities • Deliver high‑quality security analysis by reviewing SIEM outputs and taking appropriate investigative and response actions, • Drive improvements across monitoring capability, processes, and tooling, • Engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to non‑technical clients, • Remain flexible on location, with some client on‑site support required, balanced to support your wellbeing, • Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance CND’s internal security posture, • Proactively support client requirements, offering guidance on complex technical security challenges, • Act as an escalation point for junior analysts and manage incidents through investigation to response Essential Skills & Experience • Strong experience working with SIEM technologies such as Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm, or AlienVault, • Solid understanding of how to maximise the value of security tooling, • Exposure to building SOC capability and advising customers on improving their security environments, • Experience or interest in SOC process, procedure, and playbook development, • Confidence operating as a senior escalation point and incident lead How to Apply If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, contract rate, and availability to: Limited is acting as an Employer in relation to this vacancy.