Junior SOC Analyst- Leeds

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.

• 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

• 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

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

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension