Principal Security Analyst (MSSP)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MSSP in the UK is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to support teams on complex issues and lead threat hunting activities. The role requires a strong technical background in security operations and the ability to tackle complex problems. Preferred qualifications include SOC experience and familiarity with tools like Splunk. This position allows for remote work within the UK, offering a chance to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable tackling complex problems in a SOC / MSSP environment.
• Experience in coordinating incident response activities.

Responsibilities

• Support busy pods on complex issues.
• Lead and coordinate threat hunting activities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and SIEM-based event analysis.

Skills

SOC experience in an MSP / MSSP environment

In-depth understanding of security and analytical concepts

Exposure to IT Security Operations in large and complex organisations

Some coding ability

Education

Industry recognised qualifications (e.g., SANS, OSCP, ISC2)

Tools

Splunk

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Posted:

26.08.2023

Expiry Date:

10.10.2023

Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Security Analyst with a strong technical background and a passion for problem solving to join a growing UK MSSP.

This role has no line management responsibility. Instead, the position is focused on being an escalation point for Senior Analysts, dealing with more complex alerts, as well as identifying opportunities to tune, optimise, automate, and improve relevant systems.

The Role

The Principal Security Analyst will support busy pods on more complex issues, lead and coordinate threat hunting activities, perform and lead vulnerability assessment activities, and perform SIEM-based event analysis, incident triage, and coordinate incident response activities.

Furthermore, the Principal Security Analyst will actively collaborate with other analysts and enhance the team’s effectiveness through ownership of relevant issues and contribute to a culture of continual improvement.

Skills Required

This role would suit an experienced, highly technical analyst with an engineering mindset who is comfortable tackling complex problems and has experience in a SOC / MSSP environment.

• SOC experience in an MSP / MSSP environment
• In-depth understanding of security and analytical concepts
• Exposure to IT Security Operations in large and complex organisations
• Some coding ability

Beneficial

• Splunk
• Skills in Forensics
• Experience or interest in Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Research
• Industry recognised qualifications (e.g., SANS, OSCP, ISC2)

Security Clearance

Eligibility for UK SC will be sought but won’t be required from the start.

Remote Working

This role can be performed remotely in the UK with some limited travel to UK-based sites.

Apply

To apply, follow the instructions on this page or send an updated CV to Myles at Copello Global referencing the role in question. You can also call on 020 3983 6472.