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SOC Senior Analyst - FCDO Services - HEO

Government Digital & Data -

Full-time (Permanent)
£41,036 - £42,621 Plus location allowance £1750
Published on
2 October 2025
Deadline
26 October 2025

Location

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

About the job

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Providing innovation to government partners

Delivering best-in-class solutions

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters

Work to protect the IT systems we use to keep our global operation secure

When you join us as a SOC Senior Analyst you’ll work at the frontline of cyber security, monitoring and reporting on the performance of the controls and tools we use to protect our IT systems. Identifying, investigating and resolving security threats, analysing collated data and contributing to the continuous improvement of our service, you’ll interpret a variety of system logs and reports for potential intrusions, security threats or breaches of policy. We’ll also expect you to develop installation guides, administration and change procedures, and work with other analysts in the team to develop the procedures required to report any incidents that occur.

Providing engineering support to integrate new business that comes into the section will be another key task, and you’ll also focus on successfully implementing, onboarding and monitoring new systems. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining and developing your knowledge of ICT security systems and the wider security technical field, managing the performance and development of a Practitioner Analyst, and working with your colleagues to provide a 24/7 on-call service to investigate any issues that arise.

Use your specialist IT skills as you focus on keeping the UK safe from threat

To be a success in this significant role you should have a Level 3 qualification in IT, Cyber Security or a related subject, well developed experience of IT security, and advanced skills relating to Microsoft Active Directory authentication, and Unix/Linux User and SSH Enumeration. With the ability to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools, and capable of producing clear technical documentation, your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will make you an inspirational and motivating team player.

Knowledge of SIEM and IDS/IPS administration would be desirable, as would an understanding of Microsoft Exchange, Outlook and internet facing SMTP architectures. We’d also prefer you to have some experience of VMWare, client/server and Citrix based processing, Microsoft COTS applications and Windows 7 through to Windows 10. In addition, membership of a relevant professional body would be a plus, as would SOC Analyst and SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence certifications.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 26/10/2025

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Person specification

We are looking for people with

  • Level 3 qualification in IT, Cyber Security or related subject
  • Advanced IT skills and experience in IT Security
  • Microsoft skills – Active Directory, authentication
  • Unix/Linux skills – User enumeration, SSH, administration
  • Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools
  • Able to produce clear technical documentation
  • Strong team working and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in IT, Cyber Security or related subject

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Level 3 qualification in IT, Cyber Security or related subject
  • Microsoft skills – Active Directory, authentication
  • Unix/Linux skills – User enumeration, SSH, administration
  • Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools
  • Able to produce clear technical documentation
  • Strong team working and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced IT skills and experience in IT Security

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

  • Level 3 qualification in IT, Cyber Security or related subject
  • Microsoft skills – Active Directory, authentication
  • Unix/Linux skills – User enumeration, SSH, administration
  • Advanced IT skills and experience in IT Security


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