SOC Analyst – 24/7 shift

Atrium UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a SOC Analyst for a 24/7 shift role focused on cybersecurity. This position involves monitoring security alerts, conducting rapid triage, and responding to potential threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, and threat detection, along with relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting networks and data in a fast-paced environment. This contract role offers an opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to critical security operations. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity event monitoring and analysis.
• Knowledge of industry-recognized analysis frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts for potential network threats and intrusions.
• Assess alerts to determine actionable remediation steps.

Skills

Cybersecurity Analysis

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Documentation Skills

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Certification in Cybersecurity

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

SOC Analyst – 24/7 shift

Duration: 12 months contract

Location: Remote

The SOC provides 24/7/365 monitoring and responds to cybersecurity alerts for the organization. This role involves rapid response to incoming security alerts and initial triage efforts.

Job Function Description

Positions in this function are involved in technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect and defend networks, computers, programs, and data from attack, damage, theft, or unauthorized access. Functions focus on cybersecurity incident detection, response, and management.

Job Profile

• Monitors work queues for alerts of potential network threats, intrusions, and/or compromises.
• Assess validity and scope to determine if the alert is actionable and determine remediation steps required.
• Confirm accuracy of the alerting information.
• Identify malicious behaviors and respond to them.
• Determine remediation actions needed.
• Escalate incidents to the proper team where required.

Job Scope and Guidelines

• Experience and knowledge conducting analysis of cybersecurity threats.
• Experience in cybersecurity event monitoring/analysis in a Security Operations Center environment.
• Efficient documentation of triage details, sources of information, and recommendations for response.

Minimum Educational Background

One, or more, of the following:

1. BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Forensics and/or equivalent work experience.
2. 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
3. Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CySA+, OSCP, etc.)

Functional Competency & Description

Knowledge of industry-recognized analysis frameworks (Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Incident Response, etc.)

Thorough understanding of fundamental security related to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

Thorough understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.)

Willing to work in a team-oriented 24/7 SOC environment; flexibility to work on a rotating schedule.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology