SOC Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Livestock Information Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data service provider based in the UK is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents. The position offers full remote flexibility and requires proven experience in incident response and threat hunting. Key responsibilities include leading investigations and collaborating with teams to ensure robust security measures. The role comes with a competitive salary of £45,000 and numerous benefits including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Fully remote and flexible working setup

Market leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity operations.
• In-depth understanding of security technologies including SIEM and network monitoring tools.
• Flexible to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in complex incident investigations.
• Provide guidance to other team members during incident response.
• Collaborate on effective incident containment and recovery strategies.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Azure Sentinel

Security data analysis

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure Sentinel

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Overview

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This role is advertised on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Are you passionate about being on the frontline of defending our organisation against evolving cyber threats?

Do you have proven experience in incident response, threat hunting, and working with tools like Azure Sentinel?

Can you analyse complex security data, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and thrive under pressure during critical incidents?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

At Livestock Information Ltd, our mission is to be an outstanding service provider of livestock data, empowering government, industry, and farmers to effectively manage disease and infection control, whilst enhancing productivity and innovation in agriculture. To achieve this, we need great people, who share in our values.

As a SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisation by monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents and emerging threats. You will be part of the frontline defence against cyberattacks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and data. This role may require working out of hours during cyber security incidents or potential incidents, reflecting the dynamic nature of the threat landscape.

The salary for this role is £45,000.

This role is advertised on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Our commitments to a positive candidate experience are reflected in our recruitment process.

Note: This is a UK-based, remote-friendly role. The organisation is fully remote; roles are UK-based and can be performed within the UK, with quarterly All Hands interactions and occasional team meet-ups.

Responsibilities

• Leading and participating in complex incident investigations, utilizing advanced techniques to identify the root cause, scope, and impact of security incidents
• Providing guidance and mentorship to other team members and resolver teams during incident response activities
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate and executing effective incident containment, eradication, and recovery strategies

Threat Hunting and Analysis

• Proactively hunting for advanced threats and vulnerabilities within the environment using various threat intelligence sources and security tools
• Analysing and interpreting security data from multiple sources, including logs, network traffic, and endpoint data, to identify emerging threats and attack patterns
• Developing and maintaining threat profiles, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to enhance threat detection capabilities

Threat Intelligence Expertise

• Leveraging threat intelligence platforms and independent research to identify, analyse, and integrate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) into SOC tooling for proactive threat detection
• Monitoring emerging threats, developing and implementing detection rules based on indicators, and communicating threat relevance, potential impact, and recommended mitigation strategies to senior management

Azure Sentinel Expertise

• Configuring, managing, and fine-tuning Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Microsoft's cloud native SIEM solution
• Designing and implementing custom log queries, alerts, and workbooks in Azure Sentinel to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities
• Integrating diverse data sources into Azure Sentinel for comprehensive security monitoring and correlation

Vulnerability Management Expertise

• Identifying, tracking, and prioritising high-risk vulnerabilities across cloud environments, ensuring focus on issues with the greatest potential impact
• Escalating, coordinating, and driving remediation efforts with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution and reduction of organisational risk

Azure Cloud Security

• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of Azure cloud security architecture and best practices, with a focus on securing cloud resources, identities, and data
• Assessing and implementing security controls within Azure, such as NSGs, Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Azure Active Directory
• Familiarity with Azure Security Compliance offerings and their role in maintaining regulatory and industry compliance standards

Security Incident Documentation

• Documenting incident details, investigation findings, and response actions in a clear and concise manner, adhering to established incident response procedures
• Creating comprehensive incident reports and share post-incident lessons learned to improve the organization's overall security posture

Continuous Improvement

• Staying current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
• Participating in the development and enhancement of SOC processes, workflows, and procedures to improve incident response efficiency and effectiveness

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to share threat intelligence and improve incident response capabilities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst, with a strong background in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat detection
• In-depth understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, network monitoring tools, and more
• Proficiency in analysing and interpreting security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Strong knowledge of cyber-attack methodologies, tactics, and techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical incidents
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support
• Ability to modify alerts within Terraform AzureRm modules
• Proficiency in KQL

Benefits

• A fully remote and flexible working setup
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service up to 30 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• 1 Privilege Day
• 4 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Market leading pension scheme through Legal & General
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued

Application and Interview Process

To apply for this role, you will need to submit a CV and answer some pre-screening questions. The interview and assessment process for this role will involve a telephone interview with our Talent Team, followed by a first stage and a final stage interview. Interviews will be conducted either remotely via MS Teams or face to face.

If we need to make a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing [e-mail] before the closing date to discuss your needs.

The closing date for this role is 4pm on Wednesday, 8th October. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

Values

We approach our work with TACT; we are Transparent, Accountable, Committed and we work as a Team. We are transparent together, embracing honesty and building trust. We are accountable to the industry and strive for the best possible solutions for the communities we serve. We drive change with passion, commitment and enthusiasm to deliver a great service to the livestock industry. We work kindly and cohesively which allows us to support each other in our personal and strategic goals.

How you'll work / Remote working

We're a fully remote organisation however, our roles are UK-based and can only be performed within the UK. We come together in person once a quarter for our All Hands events to connect, collaborate, and strengthen relationships, with occasional additional team meet-ups.

Diversity statement

At Livestock Information, we value diversity and believe that every individual brings different strengths. We understand that not everyone may possess every single skill outlined in this job description, but if you believe you have a solid skill set that enables you to excel in this position then we really encourage you to apply.

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in a fair and open manner or if you are dis-satisfied with any of your interactions during the recruitment process and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact our Talent team via email [e-mail]

Livestock Information Ltd. cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Livestock Information Ltd. Does not discriminate based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.