SOC Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Operations Analyst, where your expertise in information security and AWS will help enhance public transit solutions. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on learning and development, allowing you to make a real impact in the field of security operations. You'll work with a dedicated team to manage security events, enforce compliance, and stay ahead of emerging threats. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Income Protection Scheme

Pension

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Benefit Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare and Optometry Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Security and AWS platform.
• Knowledge of compliance standards like PCI-DSS and ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Responding to security events and managing security operations.
• Enforcing compliance to recognized security standards.

Skills

Information Security

AWS platform experience

Networking and infrastructure

Application security monitoring

SIEM tools & Vulnerability Management

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Anti-Virus

AlienVault

Nessus

Qualys

Job description

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Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world.

The ability to attend our Manchester offices on-site, full time, 5 days per week is a requirement for this role.

We're on the hunt for a motivated, engaged Security Operations Analyst to support, maintain and improve/contribute to the management of real time security operations, including real time analysis and ongoing security management across Vix’s application suite. This opportunity will suit someone with similarly aligned experience, working closely with our Platforms and Engineering streams, with excellent collaboration and communications skills. You’ll be based at our Manchester offices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responding to security events
• Operation and oversight of managed-services operation of security-specific devices and software (e.g. firewalls, anti-virus, etc)
• Operate & maintain security controls, identify potential security risks affecting systems in scope and propose adequate treatment plans
• Liaise with “Follow the Sun” Security Operations Centre colleagues to progress and resolve incidents globally
• Enforce compliance to recognised standards, such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001
• Review and update security program documentation (Policies and Procedures)
• Stay current with infosec trends, emerging threats and best practices, tailoring recommendations to our business and customer needs

What You'll Bring To The Role:

• AWS platform experience and/or certification
• Significant experience in Information Security
• Networking and infrastructure experience
• Sound judgment when working with sensitive information
• Experience with application/device security monitoring, (i.e Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Anti-Virus)
• Experience with SIEM tools & Vulnerability Management (AlienVault, Nessus, Qualys)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver project outcomes within specified parameters including timeframes and objectives

It would be great if you also have:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science or IT related discipline is desirable
• Any exposure to Security Standards (PCI or ISO)
• Involvement in Audits or Compliance Enforcement
• Penetration Testing experience (Kali Linux)
• Experience supporting site-to-site VPNs
• Creation of PCI digital keys or security access modules

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• A focus on learning and development
• A great team of like-minded professionals
• Income Protection Scheme
• Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare and Optometry Vouchers

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.