Security Operations Analyst

SiXworks an IBM company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure digital solutions provider in Farnborough seeks a SOC Analyst to enhance their experienced team. The role involves monitoring security alerts, overseeing Junior Analysts, and responding to incidents. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Cyber Security and experience in vulnerability management. Understanding key security concepts and eligible for Security Clearance are essential. Join a dynamic team aiming for growth in delivering innovative secure digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring Junior Analysts is a plus.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts in SOC Service Delivery.
• Monitor systems for security alerts and incidents.
• Provide oversight to Junior Analysts.
• Develop security controls against evolving threats.
• Generate security reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field

Vulnerability Management

Understanding of Cloud Computing

Phishing and Ransomware knowledge

Security Awareness

Education

Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security

Professional Qualifications from CompTIA, ISACA

Tools

Cloud computing

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning/Management

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst to join our existing experienced team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Leading shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery
• Providing oversight and management to Junior Analysts
• Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
• Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
• Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
• Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
• Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
• Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
• Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field with desired, specific focus on
• Vulnerability Management
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
• Examples
• Professional Qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc.
• Technical qualifications in security and technology such as (but not limited to) cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management etc.

Understanding of some (or all) of the following

• Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
• Security Incident Management
• Information Security (CIA)
• Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
• IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
• JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
• Security Awareness
• Information Classification

Experience (Nice to have)

• Previous experience managing, coaching or mentoring Junior Analysts to develop skillsets

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail‑safe‑fast cutting‑edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security.

This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces.

We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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