SCO Analyst (DV or SC) - Permanent - £80k to £120K plus benefits

Leysen Associates Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A security consulting firm in the UK is hiring a Permanent SOC Analyst responsible for monitoring and managing security threats. The role requires proven experience in security operations, along with a Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent operational experience. Candidates should possess familiarity with SIEM tools and a strong understanding of incident response. Relevant security certifications like CISSP or CEH are a plus, and active DV clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cyber Analyst focused on Security Operations.
• Proficiency in SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and analyze potential security threats.
• Respond to security incidents as part of an incident response team.
• Develop documentation for security operating procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity best practices

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

SIEM tools

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5 years of relevant operational experience

Tools

CISSP

CEH

ECE

Job description

Im Hiring a Permanent SOC Analyst for a secure site. You will be SC or DV Cleared and a UK National.

Develop and integrate security event monitoring and incident management services.

• Threat Detection and Analysis: Utilize your expertise to monitor, detect, and analyse potential security threats and incidents.
• Leverage your proficiency in tools and technologies to optimise search queries, build dashboards, and develop custom alerts for proactive threat detection.
• Respond to security incidents as they occur as part of an incident response team.
• Implement metrics and dashboards to give visibility of the Enterprise infrastructure.
• Use of the platform to assist with playbook automation and case management capabilities to streamline team processes and tools.
• Produce documentation to ensure the repeatability and standardisation of security operating procedures.
• Develop additional investigative methods using the environment’s software toolsets to enhance recognition opportunities for specific analysis.
• Maintain a baseline of system security according to latest threat intelligence and evolving trends.
• Participate in root cause analysis of incidents in conjunction with engineers across the enterprise.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on a broad range of information security standards and best practices.
• Offer strategic and tactical security guidance including valuation requirement of technical controls.
• Liaise with the environment’s engineers to maintain up-to-date dashboards of security alerts, to allow the Authority to better respond to an incident.
• Document, validate and create operational processes and procedures to help develop the environment.
• Assist in identifying, prioritising, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defence infrastructure and key resources.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5 years of relevant operational experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience as a Cyber Analyst with a focus on Security Operations.
• Familiarity with other SIEM tools and security technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Elastic Certified Engineer (ECE) are a plus.

Additional

• Active DV clearance is preferred although an active SC clearance, with willingness to progress to DV clearance if required is acceptable.