Job Description SOC Analyst (DV Cleared)
Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance required £70,000-£100,000 per annum 100% onsite (London, Manchester, Cheltenham, Ipswich)
We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high-security cyber defence team supporting critical national infrastructure and sensitive government programmes. This role requires a proactive security professional with strong monitoring, analysis, and incident triage capabilities within a Security Operations Centre environment.
SOC Analyst - Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse security alerts from SIEM and security tooling platforms
- Perform triage and investigation of security events and potential incidents
- Conduct threat hunting and identify indicators of compromise
- Escalate and coordinate incident response activities where required
- Analyse endpoint, network, and cloud security telemetry
- Develop and improve detection rules and use cases
- Produce detailed investigation and incident reports
- Collaborate with cyber threat intelligence and incident response teams
- Support continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures
SOC Analyst - Required Skills and Experience
- Active DV clearance
- Experience working within a SOC environment (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred)
- Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight
- Understanding of network protocols, attack techniques, and cyber threat methodologies
- Experience investigating security incidents across Windows and Linux environments
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Familiarity with endpoint detection and response platforms
We're hiring across multiple Cyber Security disciplines, if you are a specialist across Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering & Incident Response please do apply too!
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Senior SOC Analyst - DV Clearance in London employer: Salt Search
Join a dynamic and innovative cyber security company that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative remote work environment with occasional office travel. As the Head of PMO, you'll enjoy the autonomy to shape project delivery processes while working closely with senior leadership and high-profile clients, ensuring meaningful contributions to critical infrastructure protection. With a strong focus on work-life balance and a culture that values initiative and creativity, this role presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry.
