Security Operations Centre Analyst

412647 Security Operations Centre Analyst

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 20th July 2025

📍 Location: Southampton (Hybrid)

💷 Salary: £34,233 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is responsible for monitoring and analysing security events to identify, investigate, and respond to potential threats. The SOC Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the SOC by providing essential day-to-day support.

Top Responsibilities

Monitoring security information and event management (SIEM) systems for suspicious activity
Analysing and investigating security alerts to determine their legitimacy and potential impact
Documenting security incidents according to established procedures
Escalating high-priority or complex incidents to senior analysts for further investigation
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of security threats and vulnerabilities
Contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, SIEM, EDR, intrusion detection and notification systems
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of IT systems and infrastructure, with a robust level of knowledge in operating systems, software, and databases
Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions
Proficient knowledge of security protocols and principles

How to Apply
👉 Read the full job description and apply here https://bit.ly/3ZWpR0M

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 20^th July