CSOC Analyst

Job Description
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Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.
Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology. Find your future with us!
Role Responsibilities
The role is based in Waddington, Lincolnshire, working 5 Days a week on site. Please note: this role will require you to work an early/late shift pattern with occasional surge hours.
A Cyber Security Analyst is the first line of defense within our Security Operations Center (SOC) at Boeing Defence UK.
You will be responsible for monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts generated across our network and infrastructure. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our systems and protecting sensitive data from emerging cyber threats.

• You will work within the established monitoring and response frameworks to enable the timely and effective response and management of incidents, alarms, notifications, calls and all other activities related to the SOC including new and emerging cyber threats.
• Respond to security events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
• Monitor the security posture of the IT estate and identify anomalous activity and behaviours by the use of monitoring tools.
• Perform in-depth analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
• Hunt for suspicious activity based on anomalous activity.
• Innovate in the areas of SIEM and SOC and develop best practice.
• Continuously identifying improvements in both tooling and processes to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
• Triage/respond to 2nd/3rd line escalation of incidents.
• Work to well-defined SLAs & KPIs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a similar, related field.
• Prior experience in an IT Support, Helpdesk or related role/internship is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding security operations and identifying threats.
• Operating Systems: Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments.
• Security Tools: Familiarity with common security tools.
• Incident Response: Basic understanding of the incident response lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent entry-level security certifications.
• Tool Experience: Common SIEM and vulnerability management tooling experience.

Security Clearance and Eligibility
Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.
Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check with no caveats (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.