Cyber Security Analyst

Sodexo; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cyber Security Analyst, ensuring protection against cyber threats. You will monitor incidents, collaborate with IT teams, and enhance security operations. Enjoy a positive work environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Shopping Discounts

Gym Discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in threat hunting and digital forensics on computers, servers, or network assets.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles and secure software development.
• Practical knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze cybersecurity incidents and follow up with action plans.
• Monitor Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) activities, including detection and reporting.
• Coordinate regional cyber response activities with IT and business stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Threat Hunting

Digital Forensics

Information Security Principles

Risk Assessment

Tools

Python

PowerShell

SOAR Platforms

Job description

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will ensure that the business is protected against cyber security threats and that data is always kept secure. This involves proactive planning, rapid responses to security threats and incidents, and serving as an escalation point for team members. You will collaborate with the business and IT teams to provide governance and security for existing and new services. Your responsibilities include cyber security operations such as threat monitoring, incident prevention and response, and supporting the implementation of new security technologies.

Join Sodexo during an exciting transformation in IT & Cyber Security activities. We offer a positive, inclusive environment, training and development opportunities, excellent holidays, benefits, and support for a healthy work-life balance.

Become part of Sodexo and contribute to a greater purpose, where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information about Sodexo Careers, please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

1. Take ownership of incidents escalated by Analyst level 1 or SOC, ensuring quality control of actions performed.
2. Investigate and analyze cybersecurity incidents and follow up with action plans.
3. Develop and enhance tools supporting daily cyber security operations.
4. Assist in modeling new attack scenarios.
5. Coordinate regional cyber response activities with IT and business stakeholders, contributing to global efforts.
6. Build response instructions, execute level 2 containment measures, and document incidents within the incident orchestration system (SOAR).
7. Monitor Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) activities, including detection, reporting, and contextualization.
8. Conduct threat hunting activities based on intelligence collected by analysts and threat intelligence teams.
9. Perform cyber forensics activities such as malware analysis and threat scenario assessments.
10. Participate in on-call duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Ability to learn through experimentation, using successes and failures as learning opportunities.
• Experience working with technology teams to resolve cyber security incidents.
• Effective communication of technical information to technical audiences without expertise.
• Ability to articulate risks to non-technical audiences and senior management during crises.
• Experience in threat hunting and digital forensics on computers, servers, or network assets.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, including security architecture, network & systems security, forensic analysis, risk assessment, and secure software development.
• Practical knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of NIST and OWASP frameworks.
• Understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

Desirable:

• Experience in penetration testing.
• Automation of manual security response processes.
• Experience with Threat Intelligence and CERT/CSIRT activities.
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms.
• Ability to develop scripts in Python, REGEX, PowerShell, Shell, etc., for incident response or proof-of-concept.
• Relevant GIAC certifications (e.g., GCFA, GREM, GNFA).

Package Details

£49,600 - £53,700 + 10% Bonus

Working with Sodexo offers more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. We value you for who you are, support your purpose, and enable you to make an impact every day. We also provide over 20 benefits, including retirement plans, shopping discounts, gym discounts, and a confidential employee assistance program.

For further details about our benefits, please see the attached document.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

Sodexo’s purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone, building a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our diverse service offerings.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all candidates, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, dedicated to changing attitudes towards disability and providing equal opportunities for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.