SiXworks an IBM company

About the Company

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. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security.
We pride ourselves on our ability to turn our customers' visions into reality and focus on supporting those with demanding security, assurance, and privacy requirements. We advocate for high assurance, Zero Trust, and Data-Centric architectures, which provide maximum protection against cyber threats.
Our constructively-disruptive approach drives new technology and approaches through to delivery. We have crossed the well-known "Valley of Death" from Proof of Concept to Live service, demonstrating our ability to deliver quality solutions. Our outstanding reputation, built on trust and vetting, is the reason why our customers have full confidence in the services we provide.

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SiXworks an IBM company

Job Title

Security Operations Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Security Operations Analyst Role Summary: Operate a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect, triage, and respond to security incidents, mentor junior analysts, and enhance security controls for defence and national security environments. Expactations: - Maintain shift coverage and leadership in a 24/7 SOC. - Deliver timely incident responses and escalation. - Provide continuous improvement recommendations to SOC management. - Keep knowledge current on emerging threats and technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Lead shifts and supervise junior analysts. - Monitor systems for alerts, intrusions, and anomalous activity. - Respond to incidents using predefined playbooks; escalating complex cases to Tier 2 response. - Review vulnerability scans, secure configuration assessments, and feed findings to technical teams. - Generate recurring service and security reports for stakeholders. - Contribute to SOC process improvements and training initiatives. - Stay informed on latest security threats, trends, and best practices. Required Skills: - Incident Management and Vulnerability Management experience. - Proficiency with SIEM, vulnerability scanning tools, and cloud security platforms. - Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, risk management, CIA triad, phishing, ransomware, IDAM, and employee lifecycle processes. - Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills. - Ability to coach and develop junior staff. - Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (or ability to obtain). Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking or related field. - Professional qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent from ISACA, CompTIA, etc. - Technical certifications in cloud computing, SIEM, or vulnerability management preferred.

Farnborough, United kingdom

On site

18-11-2025