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Posted 12 August, 2026

Graduate SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

VIQU IT Recruitment
Doncaster, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Graduate SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

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ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARENCE

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Doncaster (Hybrid) £30,000 Full Package 4 on, 4 off (12-hour rotating day and night shifts)

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The Opportunity

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VIQU have partnered with a leading SOC organisation for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join a growing Security Operations Centre in Doncaster.

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Kick-start your career in cyber security with a leading Security Operations Centre.

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Are you a recent graduate or early-career cyber security professional looking to take your first step into a SOC environment?

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their cyber security career to gain hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident investigation and incident response, while developing their technical skills alongside experienced security professionals.

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Responsibilities

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  • Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
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  • Perform incident triage and escalate where appropriate.
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  • Support incident response and threat intelligence activities.
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  • Work closely with senior analysts during security investigations.
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  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of SOC processes and detection capabilities.
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Requirements

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  • Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
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  • Ideally around 1–2 years' commercial SOC experience.
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  • Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel is highly desirable.
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  • Good understanding of security monitoring and incident response.
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  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team..
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Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website

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