SOC Analyst (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description:

At CGI we empower our people to make a real impact in securing the digital future of our clients. As a SOC Analyst youll be at the forefront of protecting critical systems working within a CGI team to strengthen defence operations and respond to evolving cyber threats. Based on-site in Chippenham this role is central to maintaining compliance with Defence standards and supporting a 24/7 security operation. Youll play a vital role in delivering high-value outcomes for clients improving services and driving innovation in cyber defence all while being supported by a collaborative expert community where your ideas and ownership matter.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance for this position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will be a key member of the Security Operations Centre monitoring analysing and resolving incidents in partnership with senior engineers. Youll enhance the SOCs capability by continually improving configuration and automation adding new detection rules and ensuring services remain resilient against emerging threats. Working in a mixed CGI and client environment youll contribute to testing assurance and compliance activities while helping to shape the future of the service offering.
Your expertise will help ensure alignment with security standards while your creativity will support innovation in the use of SIEM/SOAR tools and automation. Youll be part of a collaborative environment where ownership of solutions is encouraged and where support and training are available to help you grow.

Key responsibilities include:

Monitor analyse and respond to security incidents

Develop & deliver new SOC rules and automation to meet client priorities

Support test assurance and compliance activities

Optimise & improve SOC configuration and service delivery

Collaborate in a mixed CGI/client team to resolve incidents

Contribute to the smooth transition of services from project into operations

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role you will bring a strong technical foundation in SOC operations and experience of secure service delivery. You should have the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies collaborate in a joint environment and apply your knowledge to enhance security operations in a 24/7 environment.

You should have:

Experience in SIEM/SOAR activities (log gathering event monitoring incident alerting)

Knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies

Understanding of Information Assurance principles

Experience working within secure service delivery environments

Ability to transition services from project to operations

Strong collaboration skills in a mixed client/service provider team

Experience with Huntsman tooling (desirable)

Familiarity with public and/or private Azure (desirable)

Knowledge of vulnerability management tooling (desirable)


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Skills:

• Security Operations Center
• Vulnerability Management(IAVM)
• Microsoft Project Server
• Microsoft Project Server

What you can expect from us:

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Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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