Security Analyst - YORK - SOC background req. - SHIP

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing tech business seeking a Security Analyst. This role is perfect for those eager to advance their careers in a consultancy position while gaining valuable security qualifications. You will be responsible for monitoring security events, analyzing alerts through SIEM tools, and implementing remedial actions. With a focus on cross-training and vendor certifications, this position offers a chance to work on significant IT services contracts. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing security measures in a supportive environment that values professional growth.

Benefits

Cross training to new platforms

Paid online courses

24 Days Holidays

Free Parking

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role, ideally in a SOC environment.
• Experience with SIEM tools and security tool configuration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM tool for alerts, investigate and propose remedial actions.
• Perform vulnerability scans and maintain security reports.

Skills

SIEM administration

Security management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc Computer Science

Certified Ethical Hacker

CISSP

Tools

IBM QRadar

LogRhythm

Splunk

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Job description

Security Analyst – YORK – SOC background req. – SHIP

Security Analyst is required for a services driven tech business who are growing at an exponential rate. If you want to work with an organisation on some of the largest IT Services contracts in the market and have the genuine ability to cross train on new technologies at the same time 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 an ideal position for someone wanting to step into a consultancy position and gain valuable security qualifications. The Security Analyst acts as a security event analyst, analysing, investigating and responding to security events, alarms and escalations through monitoring the SIEM system, and carrying out remedial activities.

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. Certified Ethical Hacker
4. CISSP
5. IT Security products
6. MSc Computer Science
7. Any vendor qualifications would be advantageous

Benefits of the role include:

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