Junior SOC Analyst – Leeds – National Security West Join to apply for the Junior SOC Analyst – Leeds – National Security West role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community Location: Leeds, UK Job Title: Junior SOC Analyst Requisition ID: 122429 Grade: GG08 Referral Bonus: £5,000 BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is a team of 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. They work collaboratively across 10 countries to support the defence of a major UK CNI organisation. The SOC will operate from the Leeds office and support networks primarily hosted in Azure and AWS. Roles are shift‑based, working within a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities include:

Monitor, triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using the Protective Monitoring platform and Internet resources to identify cyber‑attacks or security incidents. Categorise incidents in line with the Security Incident policy. Recognise potential intrusion attempts and compromises through analysis of event detail. Write high‑quality security incident tickets using existing knowledge resources and independent research. Assist with remediation activities and support customer stakeholders to inhibit cyber‑attacks, clean up IT systems and secure networks. Produce security incident review reports and provide improvement recommendations. Understand threat intelligence and its use in an operational environment. Support incident response to national‑scale incidents in a coaching capacity. Collaborate with other BAE teams to improve services based on customer needs.

Requirements Technical

Basic Python and/or scripting skills across Windows, macOS and Linux. Experience using Splunk and Sentinel. Familiarity with security tooling and technology. Strong understanding of security architecture, especially networking. Detailed understanding of threat intelligence, threat actors, TTPs and operationalising threat intelligence. Experience investigating complex network intrusions (state‑sponsored groups or targeted ransomware attacks). Knowledge of the TCP/IP stack to identify normal and abnormal traffic. Understanding of AWS and/or Azure cloud services. Experience in Splunk (with ES) or Sentinel; content development experience desirable.

Non-technical

Client‑side consulting with stakeholder engagement and communication of insights. Security process development. Adaptability to different cultures and hierarchical structures. Self‑starter capable of independent work.

Desirable

Software engineering experience. Penetration testing skills.

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