Junior Security Operations Analyst

SiXworks an IBM company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure digital solutions provider in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Security Operations Analyst. Responsibilities include monitoring security systems for alerts and responding to incidents using playbooks. Candidates should have a degree in Cyber Security or related fields and relevant qualifications like CompTIA Security+. The role requires understanding of key security concepts and best practices, with no mandatory prior corporate experience required.

Qualifications

• No corporate experience mandatory, but suitable qualifications preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security or technical areas are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for security alerts and unauthorized activity.
• Respond to incidents using a catalogue of playbooks.
• Triage vulnerability scanning reports and provide feedback.

Skills

Understanding of Security Incident Management

Technical knowledge in Cyber Security

Security awareness

Education

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking

CompTIA Security+ or similar

Tools

Cloud Computing

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning/Management

Job description

Overview

Junior Security Operations Analyst role at SiXworks an IBM company.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of systems for security alerts, intrusions, or activity considered unauthorized, unexpected, or illicit.
• Responding to incidents, utilizing a catalogue of playbooks.
• Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response teams.
• Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment.
• Triage and review vulnerability scanning reports, feeding results back into technical teams.
• Review secure configurations and provide feedback to technical teams for remediations.
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders.
• Provide service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends.
• Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline.
• Shifts throughout 24/7 SOC service delivery.

Experience / Qualifications

• No corporate experience mandatory, but suitable qualifications preferred in Cyber Security or related technical roles.
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical areas.
• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networking, etc. Professional qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, etc. (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management.
• Understanding of key concepts such as Cloud Computing, Security Incident Management, Information Security (CIA), Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats.
• Experience with IDAM (Identity and Access Management), JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers processes).
• Security awareness and related best practices.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us with ambitious plans for growth and development.

Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found at GOV.UK.

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