Analyst 1 Information Security

Aplaro Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in the United Kingdom seeks a Security Operations Center professional to monitor, triage and respond to security incidents on a 24/7/365 shift. The role covers first-line threat identification, classification and incident handling, with collaboration to improve playbooks and processes.

The candidate will participate in handovers across shifts, assist with investigations, and stay updated on evolving cyber threats impacting DXC and its clients.

Qualifications

• Understanding of networking concepts; Windows and Linux OS basics; and log analysis.
• Ability to use Elastic Stack for threat hunting and analysis.
• OSINT techniques to aid threat identification.
• Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective self-management to meet assigned tasks on time.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge within the team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review SIEM alerts 24/7 to detect, triage and respond to security incidents.
• Serve as first line of response by identifying, validating and classifying threats.
• Collaborate to improve use-cases, documentation, processes and playbooks.
• Perform handover/takeover to ensure continuity across shifts.
• Assist senior analysts with investigations and service-status updates.
• Suggest improvements to SOC processes to streamline workflows.
• Leverage training tools to maintain and grow technical skills.
• Stay informed of current cyber threats affecting DXC and its customers.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Windows & Linux basics

Log analysis

Elastic Stack

OSINT techniques

Effective communication

Workload management

Team collaboration

Learn and share new tech

Education

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Elastic Stack

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review alerts from SIEM tools across a 24/7/365 shift pattern to detect, triage, and respond to security incidents.
• Act as the first line of response for security incidents by identifying, validating, and classifying potential threats.
• Collaborate to suggest improvements to use-cases, documentation, processes, and playbooks.
• Conduct handover/takeover procedures to ensure continuity of operations across 24/7 shift.
• Assist senior analysts with complex investigations, continuity briefs, and updates on service status issues.
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes and procedures to streamline SOC workflow.
• Engage with available knowledge and training tools to maintain and improve technical skills.
• Stay informed of current cyber threats relevant to DXC and DXC customers.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts including IP addressing, protocols, and traffic flows.
• Understanding of basic Windows and Linux Operating Systems including terminal basics, file systems, and authentication mechanisms.
• Fundamental competency in log analysis to identify malicious activity.
• Able to navigate ElasticStack visualisation solutions (Analytics, Search, Observability, Security) to hunt for and identify threats.
• Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information.
• Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders under direction from senior analysts.
• Able to communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way.
• Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Willing to collaborate/knowledge share with team members and accept guidance from more experienced analysts.
• Show initiative in learning new technologies and techniques, leveraging internal resources and training to grow professionally.

Desirable

• IT or security related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+)
• Experience using Elastic Stack or other SIEM tools
• Experience working a non-standard shift pattern
• Currently held SC/DV UKSV clearance

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to hold UKGov DV clearance is VITAL to this role
• Full Driving Licence
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• This role is part of a 4-on//4 off shift rota working across days and nights
• This role cannot be performed remotely

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