Security Operations Analyst
Employer: Care Quality Commission
Location: Homebased
Working hours: Full-time 37 hours per week
Salary: £34,890 - £39,478 (National) or £40,746 - £45,334 (London – for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For part time roles – please note this will be pro rata.
Closing date: Tuesday 02 June 2025 at 11.59pm
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Grade C: £34,890 - £39,478 (National) or £40,746 - £45,334 (London – for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For part time roles – please note this will be pro rata.
Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Homebased
Closing Date: Tuesday 02 June 2025 at 11.59pm
Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Cyber Security that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! Our team helps keep CQC’s systems and data safe, so we can focus on improving health and care for everyone.
Picture this
You’re working in a supportive team, investigating security alerts, making sense of complex information, and helping reduce risks across the organisation. Your work helps keep systems safe and ensures we respond quickly to emerging threats.
As a Security Operations Analyst, you will lead the early investigation of a suspected data breach, analysing information from multiple systems to provide clear recommendations that protect sensitive data.
You will also carry out in-depth research into cyber threats and trends, using advanced tools to identify patterns and suggest improvements to strengthen our security approach.
The role
You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:
Manage security incidents: Act as a key contact for security alerts, queries, and incidents, ensuring they are logged, assessed, and handled quickly to reduce risk.
Investigate and analyse threats: Carry out detailed investigations into cyber incidents, including root cause analysis, and suggest clear actions to prevent repeat issues.
Improve security and resilience: Work with internal teams and partners to fix vulnerabilities, strengthen defences, and support the ongoing development of our security tools and processes.
Show us
We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:
Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents, including analysing data and recommending actions to reduce risk.
Hands-on experience using Microsoft security tools such as Sentinel, Defender XDR, or Entra to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.
Experience working with recognised security standards or frameworks (such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or similar) and applying them in day-to-day work.
Interview Information Please note that interviews for this role will be held in person at CQC offices. Candidates will be asked to confirm their availability and preferred location as part of the application process. Planned interview dates are:
Tuesday 30 June 2026 (London)
Wednesday 01 July 2026 (Newcastle)
Thursday 02 July 2026 (Leeds)
Tuesday 07 July 2026 (Nottingham)
Thursday 08 July 2026 (Bristol)
Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on at least one of the above dates before applying.
ComplianceTo progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Next stepsIf you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in the Job DescriptionThe Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
Training and development opportunities.
Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!
Please see our benefits page for the full list.
Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:
Age
Sex
Gender identity or expression
Sexual orientation
Religion or belief
Ethnicity
Disability
Values and vision
We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.
A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:
AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.
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