SOC Analyst (DV or SC) - Permanent - £80k to £120K plus benefits

Leysen Associates Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security consultancy firm is seeking a permanent SOC Analyst for a secure site in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and possess proven abilities in threat detection and incident response. Responsibilities include monitoring security incidents, developing documentation, and using security tools for operational efficiency. Active DV clearance is preferred, and SC clearance candidates willing to upgrade are encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team and enhance the security posture of our critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant operational experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience as a Cyber Analyst with a focus on Security Operations.
• Familiarity with security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate security event monitoring services.
• Monitor, detect, and analyze security threats.
• Respond to incidents and participate in incident response teams.
• Implement metrics and dashboards for infrastructure visibility.

Skills

Threat Detection and Analysis

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Problem-solving Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM Tools

Job description

Im Hiring a Permanent SOC Analyst for a secure site. You will be SC or DV Cleared and a UK National.

You will Develop and integrate security event monitoring and incident management services.

• Threat Detection and Analysis: Utilize your expertise to monitor, detect, and analyse potential security threats and incidents.
• Leverage your proficiency in tools and technologies to optimise search queries, build dashboards, and develop custom alerts for proactive threat detection.
• Leverage your proficiency in tools and technologies to optimise search queries, build dashboards, and develop custom alerts for proactive threat detection.
• Respond to security incidents as they occur as part of an incident response team.
• Implement metrics and dashboards to give visibility of the Enterprise infrastructure.
• Use of the platform to assist with playbook automation and case management capabilities to streamline team processes and tools.
• Produce documentation to ensure the repeatability and standardisation of security operating procedures.
• Develop additional investigative methods using the environment’s software toolsets to enhance recognition opportunities for specific analysis.
• Maintain a baseline of system security according to latest threat intelligence and evolving trends.
• Participate in root cause analysis of incidents in conjunction with engineers across the enterprise.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on a broad range of information security standards and best practices.
• Offer strategic and tactical security guidance including valuation requirement of technical controls.
• Liaise with the environment’s engineers to maintain up-to-date dashboards of security alerts, to allow the Authority to better respond to an incident.
• Document, validate and create operational processes and procedures to help develop the environment.
• Assist in identifying, prioritising, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defence infrastructure and key resources.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5 years of relevant operational experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience as a Cyber Analyst with a focus on Security Operations.
• Familiarity with other SIEM tools and security technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Elastic Certified Engineer (ECE) are a plus.

Additional

• Active DV clearance is preferred although an active SC clearance, with willingness to progress to DV clearance if required is acceptable.