Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst – Farnborough – Permanent – £65,000 Overview Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading defence and national security organisation that’s looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join its cyber security team in Farnborough. This role supports highly secure, mission‑critical digital systems where reliability, resilience and security are paramount. You’ll play a senior role within the SOC, combining hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership and service development responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a small team of SOC Analysts delivering services across multiple platforms and projects * Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions and unauthorised or suspicious activity * Review and improve security controls in line with a growing and evolving technical environment * Contribute to the development of RBAC models aligned with existing IDAM services * Produce regular security and service reports for key stakeholders * Support certification and compliance activities, including ISO 27001 and related governance standards * Deliver security awareness training, onboarding briefs and ongoing guidance to users * Support 24/7 SOC service delivery through shift‑based working Key Skills / Experience * Strong experience with SIEM tools and security incident management * Good understanding of cloud computing and networking principles * Knowledge of threat intelligence and common attack types, including phishing and ransomware * Solid background in information security and information classification * Experience with IDAM, including JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers) processes * Familiarity with ITSM policies, procedures and service management frameworks * Experience leading, mentoring or developing analysts within a SOC environment Security & Eligibility Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be sole British nationals and have active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance