Junior SOC Analyst

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior SOC Analyst to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Junior SOC Analyst?

We are a small, thriving company based in Farnborough, delivering proofs of concept and high-quality, focused IT consultancy. We are looking to recruit a Junior SOC Analyst to join us on fast-moving, innovative, and influential work underway in the Defence and Security Sector. This role offers challenging, vastly interesting, and technically diverse responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Monitoring systems for security alerts, intrusions, or activities considered unauthorized, unexpected, or illegal.
2. Responding to incidents using a catalogue of playbooks.
3. Escalating complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams.
4. Reviewing and developing existing security controls in line with a growing technical environment.
5. Triaging and reviewing vulnerability scanning reports, providing feedback to technical teams.
6. Reviewing secure configurations and advising technical teams on remediations.
7. Generating recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders.
8. Providing feedback and service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager.
9. Keeping up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends.
10. Researching and developing an understanding of security as a discipline.
11. Participating in shifts throughout 24/7 SOC service delivery.

Experience (Essential)

• No corporate experience is mandatory, but relevant qualifications are desired.
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security or related technical roles, such as a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Networks.
• Professional qualifications from organizations like CompTIA, ISACA, etc.
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as cloud computing, SIEM, vulnerability scanning/management, etc.

Experience (Nice to have)

• Understanding of key concepts like cloud computing, security incident management, risk management, and information security (CIA).
• Knowledge of threats such as phishing and ransomware.
• Familiarity with IDAM, JML processes, security awareness, and information classification.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, focusing on digital experimentation and cutting-edge technology deployed in highly secure environments. We aim to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure digital technology to enhance Defence and National Security operations. We are experiencing growth and seek motivated, passionate individuals to join our team.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team combines senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and armed forces, supported by a talented group of IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. We excel in secure-by-design solutions, cloud computing, network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, and more. We champion open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position, candidates must have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. More details can be found at UK Security Vetting.

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Notice

SiXworks supports Reservists and encourages applications from them. We are not considering submissions from agencies.