SOC Analyst

Precise Placements; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity efforts. The role demands a proactive approach to threat detection, incident response, and collaboration with various teams within the firm. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and relevant certifications. This position offers autonomy within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred cybersecurity operations certifications like CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CC.
• Associate's or higher degree in cybersecurity or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively search for threats and indicators of compromise.
• Monitor and respond to incidents.
• Triage and remediate security detections.
• Assist Tier 2/3 teams in implementing changes.
• Create and maintain documentation for security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure overall security.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

Firewall management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

SOC Analyst – CISSP, ISC2 SCCP, Palo Alto, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Firewall

A global law firm client we work with are currently looking to take on a new SOC Analyst (CISSP, ISC2 SCCP, Palo Alto, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Firewall) on a permanent basis. The firm are currently undergoing a significant transformation and expansion across the EMEA region and require a new SOC Analyst to help support this growth.

The role will be held with a great deal of trust, autonomy and ownership with a very anti‑micromanage managerial structure in place. To be considered for this SOC Analyst (CISSP, ISC2 SCCP, Palo Alto, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Firewall) role, it's ideal you meet one of the following criteria:

Work Experience Based Criteria

• 5+ Years of Working Experience in Cybersecurity or Related Field
• Preferred Any Cybersecurity Operations Certifications (CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, etc.)

Certificate and Experience Based Criteria

• 3+ Years of Working Experience
• 4+ Mid to Expert Level Cybersecurity Ops Certifications (ISC2 SSCP or CISSP, Palo Alto Networks PCNSA or PCNSE, etc.)
• Preferred Associate's or Higher Degree in Cybersecurity or Related Field

Education Based Criteria

• 1+ Years of Working Experience
• 2+ Expert Level Cybersecurity Ops Certifications (ISC2 CISSP, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE, etc.)
• Bachelor's or Higher Degree in Cybersecurity or Related Field

Role Duties

• Actively search for threats, indicators of compromise, and data exfiltration within the environment.
• Monitor and respond to incident and task related events utilizing individual judgment to determine the best course of action and actively utilizing discretion to remediate events.
• Triage and remediate security detections. This includes escalation when to Tier 2/3 teams when required.
• Assist Tier2/3 teams in implementing changes and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Create and maintain documentation support the security environment.
• Collaborate with various Information Security and Information Technology teams to ensure the overall security of the firm.