Are you leaving the military or transitioned, with experience in SOC or Cyber Defence Operations?
We’re working with a growing cyber security organisation that is actively hiring individuals from military and defence backgrounds, particularly those with experience in CDOC or security operations environments.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.
You’ll join a fast-paced Security Operations team, supporting and improving customer environments while developing your skills into more advanced areas like engineering, automation, and detection development. This is a great opportunity to move from, pure operations into engineering and technical specialisation. A remote role with option of hybrid working or occasional visits to South East Office.
Commercial tools are not a barrier - mindset and foundation matter more.
What You’ll Be Doing
Monitoring and supporting security and network environments
Investigating and resolving security incidents and alerts
Working with SIEM / XDR tools to analyse logs and identify threats
Supporting configuration changes, upgrades, and improvements
Contributing to detection and response capabilities
Gradually getting involved in projects and engineering work
Essential
Experience in a SOC or CDOC environment
Understanding of -
Security monitoring
Incident response
Logs and telemetry
Awareness of -
Common attack techniques (e.g. phishing, malware execution)
Network fundamentals (DNS, HTTP, etc.)
Strong problem-solving mindset
Comfortable working in a team-based, fast-paced environment
Desirable
Exposure to SIEM, XDR, or EDR platforms
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
Experience with Windows/Linux systems
Any scripting or automation exposure
Military Applicants - This role is particularly well suited to -
Royal Signals / CIS / Network Engineers
Cyber Operators / SOC Analysts
Individuals with experience in Corsham / CDOC environments
You’ll succeed if you - Are curious and ask “why?”. Take ownership of problems. Enjoy investigating and fixing issues. Want to continue learning and developing
What You’ll Get - Structured training and funded certifications. Clear progression. A supportive, people-first culture. Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, including ex-military professionals
If you’re looking to build a long-term career in cyber security and want an organisation that understands and values military experience, this is a fantastic opportunity.
Interested? Please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year