Job Description

Grade C: 34,890 (National) or 40,746 (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: Home or office based, flexible location.
Closing Date: Tuesday January 20 2026 at 11.59pm
Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're looking for a new role in Technology - Cyber Security and Service Management 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
In the last 12 months, as a Security Operations Analyst in Technology - Cyber Security and Service Management, you would have:

• Investigated and resolved complex cyber incidents, protecting sensitive information and reducing risk.

• Developed and tested security policies and procedures to strengthen organisational resilience.

• Led forensic investigations into data breaches, providing clear recommendations to prevent future threats.

You'll play a key role in the organisation by:

• Managing security alerts: Act as the main contact for cyber incidents and queries, ensuring timely and effective responses.

• Providing expert advice: Work with internal teams and external partners to guide decisions on cyber security matters.

• Improving defences: Support threat detection, vulnerability remediation, and enhance tools like Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.

• Driving governance: Contribute to creating and maintaining security policies, standards, and reporting.

• Collaborating widely: Work closely with technology teams to reduce risks and improve security practices.

• Enhance security measures: Support threat detection, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement of our cyber defence tools and processes.

Show Us
What we're looking for in your application:

• Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents, including analysis and reporting.

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft security tools (e.g., Sentinel, Defender XDR, Azure) and security frameworks or standards.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in complex, multi-team environment

To 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 steps
If you apply, you'll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our 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
If you'd like an informal chat about the role contact - Alex Foster; Cyber Security Lead; Alex.Foster@cqc.org.uk; For general enquiries, please email .
The Benefits
We offer a wide range of , 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 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 want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we'll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our for more on this. If you'd like to chat, please contact . Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
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 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.

Skills Required