Junior SOC Analyst Apprentice - 19-month Fixed Term Contract in Orpington

Techary Orpington, England, United Kingdom

Techary redefines the way customers procure, implement, and support their organisations\' technology, providing an innovative alternative to the traditional Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Value-Added Reseller (VAR) approach.

Our concept, “Technology, done differently”, embodies our belief that the way our customers consume and utilize technology should innovate at the same pace as the technology itself.

Our customers range from small start-ups to global enterprises. From designing, deploying and managing infrastructure stacks within low-latency financial trading environments, to relocating the headquarters of a global fintech firm, our operations span multiple markets, industries and geographies.

Techary have helped customers scale their operations globally, gain an advantage in financial markets, enabled mission-critical projects and, most importantly, implemented technology that delivers alpha-accelerating business transformation.

The Role

The Junior SOC Analyst Apprentice will join our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, gaining hands-on experience monitoring and protecting client and internal systems against cyber threats. You’ll learn how to identify, investigate, and respond to security incidents while building a foundation in cybersecurity best practices and tooling.

This role is fast-paced and investigative. You’ll be involved in everything from monitoring alerts and reviewing logs, to assisting in incident response under the guidance of experienced SOC Analysts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and dashboards for potential threats.
• Assist with triaging and escalating incidents in line with SOC processes.
• Help investigate suspicious activity and document findings.
• Contribute to vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation efforts.
• Support the implementation of security controls and policies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed incident and security documentation.
• Build knowledge of SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence tools.
• Develop strong communication skills when providing updates to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and IT security practices.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn in a high-paced, technical environment.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to confidentiality.
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Clear communication, both written and verbal.

Education & Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths) required.
• A-Levels or equivalent preferred.
• Any prior exposure to IT, networking, or cybersecurity (school projects, labs, online courses, work experience) is an advantage.
• A UK driving license is beneficial but not essential.

What You\'ll Gain

• Gain practical knowledge of Cyber Security functions across a tech company.
• Knowledge on how to monitor and detect potential security threats.
• Opportunities to apply procedures and controls to maintain security and control of an organisation.
• Cyber Security Technician 3 Qualification via Ginger Nut Training.

Benefits

At Techary, we embrace a family culture and believe in working as a team to overcome any challenge we face.

• Birthday as a free day holiday.
• Social events run throughout the year.
• Free breakfast, snacks and drinks.
• Lunch provided Friday.

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy

Techary is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Full details of Techary’s Equal Opportunity Policy are available upon request.