Tier 1 SOC Analyst

A strong opportunity for Service Leavers and Veterans!!

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (on-site)

Salary: From £30,000 + shift allowance

Clearance: DV required (UK Sole National with 10 years’ residency)

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Tier 1 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our 24x7 cyber operations function. If you are a Service Leaver or Veteran with experience in communications, intelligence, signals, IT, or operational environments — this role offers a highly compatible transition into a growing and mission-critical cybersecurity team.

You will be part of a high-performing SOC responsible for monitoring security events, triaging alerts, supporting investigations and contributing to vulnerability management and compliance activities. You will work closely with senior analysts and wider technical teams, developing your capabilities while playing a vital role in protecting our organisation and its customers.

This role suits individuals who are structured, analytical, proactive and comfortable working in operational environments — qualities commonly found within the Armed Forces community.

• Monitoring SIEM alerts and security events to identify potential threats
• Conducting initial triage, categorisation and analysis of security incidents
• Escalating complex or high-severity issues to senior SOC analysts
• Supporting containment and remediation actions
• Assisting with vulnerability scanning, compliance checks and remedial activity
• Contributing to detection rules, incident response playbooks and SOC processes
• Participating in reporting, documentation, security audits and service reviews
• Keeping informed of new threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber trends

We are looking for individuals who bring discipline, curiosity and technical awareness — whether from prior cyber roles or transferable experience.

You’ll bring:

• 6 months to 2 years’ experience in a SOC or similar security/IT environment
• Understanding of networking, security monitoring, logging or incident response
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and logical thinking
• Ability to follow structured processes accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in developing further technical skills and security knowledge
• Relevant degrees or certifications (Security+, CEH, BTL1 etc.) are beneficial but not essential.

The operational tempo, teamwork, structured processes and responsibility align extremely well with Armed Forces experience. Whether your background is signals, intelligence, engineering, CIS, aviation systems, or operational support, you will find familiarity in the pace, structure and purpose of this environment.

You will have strong support from senior staff, the chance to build specialist cyber skills, and a clear route for progression within a respected and growing SOC.