Security Analyst - SOC background req. York

Interface Recruitment UK; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Analyst to join their rapidly growing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge SIEM tools, analyze security events, and gain valuable vendor certifications. This position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in security consultancy while being part of a dynamic organization that supports professional growth through extensive training programs. If you have a passion for security and a desire to work on significant IT services contracts, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Vendor Training

Cross training to new platforms

Vendor Certification

Paid Online courses

24 Days Holidays

Free Parking

Career advancement potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role, ideally in a SOC.
• Strong background in security management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM tool for security alerts and propose remedial actions.
• Perform vulnerability scans and maintain security reports.
• Actively monitor security tools and the threat landscape.

Skills

SIEM administration and configuration

Security management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in a SOC

Education

MSc Computer Science

Certified Ethical Hacker

CISSP

Tools

IBM QRadar

LogRhythm

Splunk

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Job description

REF 689

A Security Analyst is required for a services driven tech business that is growing at an exponential rate. If you want to work with an organization on some of the largest IT Services contracts in the market and have the genuine ability to cross-train on new technologies while gaining vendor direct training and certification, then please read the below role.

The role is to act as a Security Analyst using SIEM products/tools and is ideal for someone wanting to step into a consultancy position and gain valuable security qualifications. The Security Analyst acts as a security event analyst, analyzing, investigating, and responding to security events, alarms, and escalations through monitoring the SIEM system, and carrying out remedial activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor SIEM tool for security alerts, carrying out investigations and proposing remedial actions.
2. Tuning of SIEM security rulesets.
3. Perform vulnerability scans and use compliance tools to identify vulnerabilities in system configuration.
4. Actively monitor security tools including anti-malware, mail filter, web filter, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
5. Completion of regular security reports.
6. Monitor the threat landscape in order to identify and report on potential issues.
7. Maintain qualifications in relevant vendor accreditations.

Skills / Experience Required:

1. Minimum of 2 years in a similar role, ideally someone working in a SOC who wants to progress.
2. SIEM administration and configuration experience.
3. Strong security management and analytics background.
4. Experience of security tool configuration e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls.
5. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications:

1. IBM QRadar, LogRhythm and/or Splunk, or other SIEM.
2. Linux, Mac, Windows admin skills.
3. Programming skills.
4. Certified Ethical Hacker.
5. CISSP.
6. IT Security products.
7. MSc Computer Science.
8. Any vendor qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits of the role include:

1. Vendor Training.
2. Cross training to new platforms.
3. Vendor Certification.
4. On-Line courses all paid for.
5. Enterprise client contracts (16k user base supported).
6. 24 Days Holidays.
7. Free Parking.
8. Growing Business means potential for career advancement.