Work on Technology That Protects What Matters
At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.
We’re looking for a SOC Analyst who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.
What You’ll Do
As a SOC Analyst, you’ll monitor secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.
Your work may include:
- Leading shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery
- Providing oversight and management to Junior Analysts
- Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
- Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
- Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
- Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
- Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
- Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
- Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
- Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
- Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
- Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline
What We’re Looking For
We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:
- Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field with desired, specific focus on
- Incident Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
- Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
- Security Incident Management
- Risk Management
- Information Security (CIA)
- Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
- IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
- JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
- Security Awareness
- Information Classification
Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.
About SiXworks
SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.
Why Join Us
Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.
As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.
We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.
A word on UK Security Clearance
Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interested?
Please apply!
Skills Required
- Previous experience in security, a Security Operations Center, or a related technical field
- Experience with incident management
- Experience with vulnerability management
- Relevant qualification in cybersecurity or another related technical field
- Knowledge of cloud computing concepts
- Knowledge of security incident management
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of information security and the CIA triad
- Knowledge of phishing, ransomware, and other key cyber threats
- Knowledge of identity and access management
- Knowledge of joiner, mover, and leaver processes
- Knowledge of security awareness
- Knowledge of information classification
- Strong problem-solving ability and motivation to continuously improve
What We Do
SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions and a specialized digital experimentation consultancy focused on the UK defense and national security sectors. The company delivers end-to-end digital transformation, from defining requirements to agile delivery and maintenance, specializing in high-security environments. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of secure digital technology to improve operational agility for their clients.
