SOC Senior Analyst

Job Description

At DXC Technology were continuing to expand our high-security Cyber Defence capability and are looking for an experienced Tier 3 Security Analyst to join our growing Security Operations Centre (SOC) team based in Farnborough. Were passionate about building diverse, inclusive teams and actively encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates, with support and adjustments available throughout the hiring process.This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical customer environments, leading complex investigations, driving proactive threat hunting activities, and helping shape the future of our security monitoring services.Were looking for someone who enjoys solving difficult security challenges, mentoring others, and operating in fast-paced, high-security environments where collaboration, technical depth, and clear communication are essential.The RoleAs a Tier 3 Security Analyst, youll act as a senior technical escalation point within the SOC, supporting the wider analyst team while leading the investigation and response to sophisticated cyber threats and incidents.Youll work closely with internal security teams, customers, and stakeholders to continuously evolve detection capabilities, improve operational maturity, and ensure DXC continues to deliver a world-class security monitoring service.This role operates on a Monday to Friday core hours with an on-call commitment from Farnborough.Security RequirementsDue to the nature of the work, candidates must have current SC clearance and be eligible to obtain UK Government DV clearance.What Youll Be DoingLead the investigation and response to complex cyber security incidents across high-security customer environmentsAct as a senior escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts during active security eventsDrive proactive threat hunting campaigns to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous behaviourDevelop and improve detection logic, alerting, and monitoring content within SIEM platforms including Elastic StackAnalyse threat intelligence, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and attacker TTPs to strengthen detection capabilityProduce detailed post-incident reports with clear recommendations and improvement actionsSupport and mentor junior SOC analysts, helping develop technical capability across the teamCollaborate with customers and internal stakeholders during incidents, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiencesContribute to the ongoing evolution and improvement of DXCs SOC services, processes, and operational standardsParticipate in technical forums, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiativesWhat Were Looking ForWere interested in individuals who combine strong technical cyber security expertise with leadership, curiosity, and a proactive mindset.You should have experience in areas such as:Security Operations Centre (SOC) environmentsThreat hunting and incident responseSIEM technologies, ideally Elastic StackThreat intelligence and attacker methodologiesWindows and Linux operating systemsNetworking fundamentals including protocols, IP addressing, and traffic analysisUnderstanding of modern attacker techniques, including LOLBins and weaponised COTS toolingOSINT techniques and cyber threat analysisLeading investigations and supporting junior analystsCommunicating effectively during high-pressure incidentsDesirable ExperienceExperience working within high-security or government-aligned environmentsExposure to Elastic Stack, Splunk, Sentinel, or similar SIEM platformsSecurity certifications such as:CISSPCISMCompTIA Security+SecurityXWhy Join DXC Technology DXC Technology is trusted by some of the worlds largest organisations to deliver mission-critical technology and cyber security services.Youll be joining a collaborative and highly skilled cyber team during a period of continued growth, where youll have the opportunity to:Work on complex and meaningful security challengesDevelop your technical and leadership capabilityContribute to innovative security operations and threat detection initiativesBe part of a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and developmentIn addition, DXC offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a flexible benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally including pension, private medical cover, and wellbeing programmes.If youre looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your cyber security career, wed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ