Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology
Grade - Surrey Police Level 1 / Sussex Police M1
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £45,374 - £57,478 / Sussex Police £49,716 - £54,696
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

We are recruiting a skilled and dedicated Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our collaborated team. As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, and responding to cyber threats effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in cyber security to support law enforcement efforts and protect public safety.

This presents an exciting chance for you to apply your proficiency in penetration testing at Surrey Police and Sussex Police, enhancing our internal testing capabilities. Your efforts will drive proactive detection and resolution of vulnerabilities within our systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents within the Forces' network and systems
• Scoping, planning, and delivering penetration tests, IT Health checks and security assessments of the Forces' network, systems and devices
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, protocols, and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate security breaches, conduct analysis, and mitigate risks
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC Analyst
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and implement proactive measures to prevent breaches
• Participate in cyber security exercises, drills, and simulations to test incident response capabilities and readiness
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Deputise for the IT Security Officer where required

Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in IT security encompassing technical infrastructure, Microsoft Cloud computing, networks, databases, and systems
• Demonstrable experience in scoping and conducting penetration tests.Ideally, you will possess a relevant NCSC-approved certification such as The Cyber Scheme Team Member
• Extensive experience with Microsoft security tooling, including adding new assets, configuring alerts and troubleshooting issues
• Well-evidenced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities to identify technical vulnerabilities through security assessments and threat intelligence, facilitating corrective actions
• Hands‑on experience in security incident investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Track record of producing clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement abilities for stakeholder communication and external representation
• Relevant security qualifications such as CompTIA CySA+ and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 13th November in person. Please be advised that candidates selected for interview will be required to take a written technical assessment as part of the application process. Further information will be provided to successful applicants with the invitation to interview.

We welcome any queries that you may have regarding this vacancy. If you wish to discuss anything further then please contact Matthew Williams, IT Security Officer, at matthew.williams@sussex.police.uk.

Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together in collaboration for this role, however they remain two different employers with differing pay scales, allowances, and terms and conditions including hours of employment. Location preferences will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racism police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racism principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

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