SOC Analyst - DV Cleared

SOC Analyst (DV Cleared)

Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Salary: 65,000 + 10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only

Overview

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre.

This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness . You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains.

• Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time.

• Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification.

• Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures.

• Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams.

• Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required.

• Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting.

• Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness.

About the Role

This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding:

• 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination

• 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre .

• Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes.

• Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level.

• Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation.

• Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents.

• Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments.

Ideal Background

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

• Major Incident Manager with technical exposure.

• Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities.

• Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre.

• Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments.

What's on Offer

• 65,000 basic salary.

• 10,000 annual bonus.

• Permanent position.

• Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment.

• Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility.

Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, applicants must :

• Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance .

• Be a sole UK national .

• Be able to work full-time on-site in Hanslope Park .