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)