Junior SOC Analyst

Junior SOC Analyst – Permanent – £35,000 Overview Fuel Recruitment is working with a defence and national security organisation that’s looking for a Junior SOC Analyst to join its Security Operations Centre. This role offers hands‑on experience supporting and monitoring highly secure systems used in critical operational environments. Key Responsibilities * Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions and unauthorised activity * Respond to incidents using SOC playbooks and escalate complex cases as required * Review vulnerability scan results and secure configurations, feeding findings back to technical teams * Produce regular service and security reports for stakeholders * Support continuous improvement of security controls and SOC processes * Work shifts as part of a 24/7 SOC operation Key Skills / Experience * Strong interest in cyber security and security operations * Relevant qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking or similar * Degree‑level education or industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA, ISACA) desirable * Exposure to security tooling such as SIEM, vulnerability management or cloud platforms * Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn in secure environments Security Clearance Due to the nature of this role, all candidates must be sole British nationals and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)