Junior SOC Analyst

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Analyst to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Leeds.

Our client is seeking a Security Operations Centre professional, focusing on continuous monitoring, alert triage, investigation, and initial incident response. You will operate at the front line of security operations, supporting senior analysts and contributing meaningful operational insights while helping shape processes in a developing SOC environment.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor and assess security alerts across multiple monitoring and detection platforms

Perform triage and analysis of security events, identifying potential threats and escalating where necessary

Assist in incident response activities, including containment, remediation, and recovery efforts

Follow established operational procedures (runbooks) and contribute to their ongoing refinement

Provide feedback to improve detection logic and alert quality in collaboration with senior team members

Work closely with infrastructure and application teams during security incidents, under guidance from senior staff

Support operational reporting through dashboards and contribute to post-incident reviews

Actively participate in the development and improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and standards

About You

Must be SC eligable, hold active SC clearance or have lapsed SC clearance that can be reactivated.

2 years of experience in a SOC, security monitoring, or analyst position

Practical, hands-on experience using SIEM tools, with the ability to investigate and triage alerts effectively

Familiarity with AWS security principles and services

Ability to operate effectively in a developing or evolving SOC environment

Desirable

At least one relevant certification at entry or intermediate level (e.g. Security+, CySA+, BTL1, SC-200)