Cyber Security Analyst - Infrastructure & Networks (SOC)

NHS England; Leeds, Exeter; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst within the Infrastructure and Networks teams of the Protective Monitoring area. The role provides second line security analytics and incident response services in a national CSOC, acting as Tier 2 for Infrastructure and Networks and mentoring Tier 1 analysts.

You will use SIEM and XDR tools to detect new threat patterns, assist investigations, refine Use Cases, and provide technical support to NHS organisations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a Cyber Operations analyst role.
• Desirable: SC-200 or SANS SEC504 or related SANS qualifications.
• Requires UK residency and national security vetting (SC) status.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Tier 2 Infrastructures and Networks analyst for the Security Operations team.
• Deputise for Senior Analysts in their absence.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 Junior Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Have previous experience of working in a SOC environment
• Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior Analysts to support others and their own growth and development.
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
• Use advanced analytic tools including SIEMs and XDR platforms to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
• Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.
• Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident analysis

Mentoring

Threat intelligence

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Job description

NHS England is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst within the Infrastructure and Networks teams of the Protective Monitoring area. The role provides second line security analytics and incident response services in a national CSOC, acting as Tier 2 for Infrastructure and Networks and mentoring Tier 1 analysts.

You will use SIEM and XDR tools to detect new threat patterns, assist investigations, refine Use Cases, and provide technical support to NHS organisations.