Junior SOC Analyst

SixWorks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider in Farnborough is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst. The role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and contributing to cybersecurity efforts within a fast-paced environment focused on Defence and National Security. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Cyber Security, with knowledge of security tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security or related technical roles are required.
• Understanding of key security concepts including Risk Management, Information Security.
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing and Security Incident Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for security alerts and respond to incidents.
• Escalate complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats.

Skills

Cyber Security knowledge

Technical ability in security tools

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks

Professional Qualifications (CompTIA, ISACA)

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

Overview

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

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 that is underway in the Defence and Security Sector. You will have a challenging, vastly interesting, and technically diverse role.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of systems for security alerts, intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
• Responding to incidents, utilising 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, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Feedback 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

Experience (Essential)

• No Corporate Experience Mandatory, but desired
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
• Examples
• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks etc.
• Professional Qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc.
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as (but not limited to) cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management etc.

Experience (Nice to have)

• Understanding of some (or all) of the following:
• Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
• Security Incident Management
• Risk Management
• Information Security (CIA)
• Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
• IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
• JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
• Security Awareness
• Information Classification

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 are unified in our mission to 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, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We\'re also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we\'re an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks\' expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Notice

SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.

We are not considering submissions from agencies.