Cyber Security SOC Analyst

Third Nexus Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Nexus Group Limited in London is seeking a Tier 1 Cyber Security SOC Support Analyst to join our UK-based Service Desk. The role focuses on monitoring, triage, and initial response to alerts, with an emphasis on reviewing threats and escalating urgent incidents.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of Tier 1 SOC experience and familiarity with Defender XDR, Sentinel, Defender EDR, and Microsoft 365 Cloud technologies, plus relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year proven experience in a Tier 1 Cyber Security SOC Support Analyst role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM technologies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite including Endpoint Detection and Response.
• Understanding of key Microsoft 365 Cloud Technologies from a threat landscape perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and first line of defence for all cyber security incidents within the organisation and as part of our Managed Security Service.
• Take ownership and provide remedial actions to ensure that Cyber Security Threats are mitigated as per Playbooks provided by the Cyber Security Team or elevate incidents to Escalations Management Team for further information/support.
• Manage technical and stakeholder incident reporting via concise communications.
• Manage client communication channels during an active incident.
• Liaise with third party service suppliers where necessary, logging tickets and act as a central point of contact for active incident.
• Provide operational support to wider Cyber Security Team on security incidents.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service through the life cycle of each ticket; manage customer expectations by keeping customer informed of progress.

Skills

MSP background

Tier 1 SOC

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft 365 Threats

Job description

Cyber Security SOC Support Analyst

London

12 month fixed term contract

Up to £36,000pa

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Tier 1 Cyber Security SOC Support Analyst to join our expanding UK based Service Desk team. The ideal candidate would be someone that is already in a similar role and has minimum of 1-year experience.

As a Tier 1 SOC Support Analyst, you will be primarily responsible for monitoring systems and making the initial response to any flags or alerts that come in via support tickets or telephone tickets. One of the key responsibilities is also to review and categorise potential threats in order of priorityand dismiss any false alarms, whilst also gathering information and escalating the most urgent threats to Escalations Management Team.

Job Specifications:

Essential Experience

• Preference given to candidates with MSP background
• Minimum 1 years proven experience in a Tier 1 Cyber Security SOC Support Analyst role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM technologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite including Endpoint Detection and Response
• Understanding of key Microsoft 365 Cloud Technologies from a threat landscape perspective

Essential Certification

• SC-200 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• SC-900 Microsoft Certified: Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

Personal Skills

• Highly Motivated
• Can do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• Proven client service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work flexibly as required
• Good telephone etiquette

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide triage and first line of defence for all cyber security incidents within the organisation and as part of our Managed Security Service
• Take ownership and provide remedial actions to ensure that Cyber Security Threats are mitigated as per Playbooks provided by the Cyber Security Team or elevate incidents to Escalations Management Team for further information/support
• Manage technical and stakeholder incident reporting via concise communications
• Manage client communication channels during an active incident
• Liaise with third party service suppliers where necessary, logging tickets and act as a central point of contact for active incident
• Provide operational support to wider Cyber Security Team on security incidents
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service through the life cycle of each ticket; manage customer expectations by keeping customer informed of progress