Security Operations Analyst

Softwerx; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a Microsoft-centric technology stack while providing essential security event monitoring and incident response services. With a flexible work-from-home policy, the position supports career development through extensive training and Microsoft accreditation opportunities. As a key member of the team, you will engage in a variety of tasks, from initial incident triage to liaising with clients. If you are passionate about security operations and eager to grow your skill set, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits

33 holiday shifts per annum

Westfield Health Membership

Life Cover (2 x basic salary)

Employer pension contribution (4%)

Continual training and career development

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of Information Security principles.
• Technical understanding of IT infrastructure including Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Categorise initial events and incidents from customers.
• Investigate event alerts and confirm closure with customers.

Skills

Information Security Principles

Communication Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite

Azure Active Directory

Security Software Installation

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Job description

Security Operations Analyst

We provide outsourced security event monitoring and incident response services to a wide variety of clients using a Microsoft centric technology stack. We are looking to fill several SOC analyst positions in a rapidly expanding team that provides service to internal and external customers.

If you have a background in support, deployment or security operations and would like to expand your skills in a Microsoft focused security role this could be the position for you.

As a Microsoft Gold partner we invest heavily in training and provide the time and support for you to achieve accreditations from Microsoft Security Operations Analyst through to Microsoft Certified Security Administrator Associate.

Location

• Flexible work from home policy.
• UK mainland only

Key Responsibilities

• Receipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customers.
• Provide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignment as appropriate.
• Investigation of event alerts and liaising with the customer to confirm closure.
• 24/7 rota in 8 hour shift pattern (see attached).

Essential Experience

• Understanding of Information Security principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical understanding of IT infrastructure (any of the following)
  • Microsoft 365 suite
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure portal
• Ability to install security software and applications.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a SOC or security team.
• Experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset. Azure Sentinel for example.
• Experience with EDR tools.
• Microsoft certifications.

Package

• Competitive Market Salary (£25 - £35K).
• 33 holiday shifts per annum.
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary).
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).
• Continual training and career development.
• Referral Scheme.

24/7 Rota

• 3x 8 hour shifts.
• 6 week cycle, 7 days on 4 days off and 7 days on 3 days off twice.
• Average 35 hours per week.
• 2 weekends per month, one 3 days and one 4 days.
• No return to shift at midnight on Monday after a weekend off.

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy a right to work in the UK and Standard DBS check at conditional offer stage.