Senior Information Security Analyst, SOC

bet365; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gambling industry is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to enhance their security operations. This role involves managing incidents, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with security practices. The successful candidate will utilize advanced tools and techniques to safeguard IT systems, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment. The position offers a hybrid working policy, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading information security initiatives throughout project lifecycles.
• Hands-on technical experience securing operating systems and using security tools.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical aspects of incident management related to information security.
• Conducting security investigations and overseeing daily security operational processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Proactive Attitude

Tools

Security Tools

Operating Systems

Job description

Senior Information Security Analyst, SOC

bet365 Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will focus on the technical side of information security to ensure IT systems are built and operated securely.

The Information Security team monitors live operations, creating and reacting to alerts and anomalies identified through automated tools or manual analysis.

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) owns the end-to-end process from alert to resolution and is a key player in cyber incident management. They review alerts and resolve issues, identifying the root causes.

In this role, you will work closely with the engineering team to define tool requirements and onboard new functionalities. Collaboration with governance and compliance colleagues is also essential to ensure proper data usage.

We utilize industry-leading enterprise tools to identify threats, along with in-house scripts and internet research. The work is fast-paced and dynamic, responding to changing business priorities and threat landscapes.

This role is eligible for our hybrid working-from-home policy.

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience leading information security initiatives throughout project lifecycles.
• Hands-on technical experience securing operating systems and using security tools.
• Experience conducting security investigations.
• Knowledge of standard information security practices.
• Awareness of developments in security technologies and their applications.
• Understanding of PCI DSS at the current version.
• Excellent communication, documentation skills, and high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Pragmatic approach to governance and risk management.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed attitude towards work.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the technical aspects of incident management related to information security.
• Conducting security investigations.
• Overseeing daily security operational processes and acting as an escalation point.
• Responding to and reporting system alerts from monitoring tools.
• Leading security considerations in project processes from the start.
• Developing a deep understanding of the business and supporting team members.
• Ensuring compliance with information security requirements across jurisdictions.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Participating in audits as needed.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos