SOC Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of protecting the organization from cyber threats while enhancing its security posture. Your expertise in cloud technologies and security principles will be essential as you respond to incidents, conduct malware analysis, and collaborate with various teams to foster a culture of security awareness. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in continuous learning and professional development, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. If you're passionate about making a difference in an innovative environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC Analyst role with a strong grasp of cloud technologies.
• Good communication skills and knowledge of detection signatures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents and investigations.
• Monitor endpoints and respond to alerts and anomalies.

Skills

Microsoft 365 suite

Azure Active Directory

Azure portal

Sharepoint

Entra

Endpoint

Defender

KQL

Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)

Education

Experience in SOC Analyst role

Understanding of Information Security principles

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Job description

ASOS is recruiting for a SOC Analyst within the SOC team. This role will report into the SOC and IR Manager and be core to reactively protecting ASOS from threat actors, whilst proactively improving the security posture of the organisation. This is a skilled role, requiring an excellent grasp of cloud native technologies with essential skills in the following areas: Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, Azure portal, Sharepoint, Entra, Endpoint, Defender, KQL, and experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset (e.g., Azure Sentinel).

The role will involve the following:

• Be the first point of contact for security events, anomalies, incidents, and investigations.
• Endpoint monitoring and detailed alert triaging/response.
• Malware Analysis.
• Alert fatigue initiatives and tuning.
• Liaising with other teams to promote best practice and foster a shared culture of Security responsibility.
• Maintain awareness of real-world cyber security threats and engage in the innovation of new analytic methods for detecting threats.

On-Call Requirements:

• The role includes on-call duties on a 5-week rota basis. You will be required to be available for on-call shifts, ensuring prompt response to emergencies and urgent situations.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential for this aspect of the role.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in SOC Analyst role.
• Understanding of Information Security principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of detection signatures, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and other content to detect malicious activity.
• Experience in developing processes based on previous investigations to help operations run more efficiently.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits:

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits.

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