Senior SOC Analyst - Belfast

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Senior SOC Analyst to elevate their information security team. In this pivotal role, you will manage security incidents, enhance workflows, and lead initiatives to detect potential threats. Your expertise in SIEM platforms and security technologies will be crucial in streamlining operations and improving response times. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the security landscape, and help safeguard vital information assets. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced and evolving field.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role with a strong background in SIEM platforms.
• Solid understanding of security technologies and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Handle alerts and incidents in the security monitoring platform.
• Develop rule bases and use cases for improved security management.

Skills

SIEM platforms

Security monitoring

EDR

DLP

Log management

Network security

Firewalls

Encryption

Access control

Cloud posture management

Tools

Microsoft security stack

Windows OS

MacOS

Linux OS

Job description

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Are you ready to take your career in information security to the next level? My client is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join their dynamic security operations team.

In this role, you will:

• Prioritize and Respond: Handle all alerts and incidents raised in the security monitoring platform.
• Manage MSSP & SIEM: Develop rule bases and use cases for improved security management.
• Streamline Workflows: Enhance security operations processes to improve response times.
• Investigate Alerts: Examine alerts from various security systems, including Cloud and Brand Surveillance.
• Develop Detection Capabilities: Innovate new ways to detect potential security threats.
• Lead Initiatives: Take charge of key security operations initiatives.

What you will need for the role:

• Recent experience in a similar role, with a strong background in SIEM platforms and security monitoring.
• A solid understanding of security technologies such as EDR, DLP, SIEM, log management, IDS, network security, firewalls, encryption, access control, and cloud posture management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with the Microsoft security stack.