SOC Analyst (Mid level)

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Stevenage is seeking a SOC Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity measures. The role involves driving proactive threat detection and analysis within a 24x7 SOC, as well as using various security tools for monitoring and incident investigation. Candidates must have a strong cybersecurity background and will work under shift patterns. This role offers a competitive rate alongside an initial 6-month contract, requiring UK Eyes Only Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Background in Cyber Security with experience in Network Security and Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.
• Understanding of OSI Reference Model and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive threat detection and analysis within the SOC.
• Conduct monitoring and reporting of security events.
• Assist with security technologies maintenance.

Skills

Cyber Security knowledge

Network Security

Infrastructure

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SIEM

Network Packet Capture

IDS/IPS technologies

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Location: Stevenage (onsite / shift patterns)

Duration: 6 month initial contract

Rate: 45ph UMB to 66ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible for UK Eyes Only Security Clearance.

Role details

Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a SOC Analyst to join their team in Stevenage. The successful applicant will drive a proactive ethos in an ever–changing cyber security environment and provide robust threat detection and analysis within the 24x7 SOC.

Responsibilities

This role will cover analysis, monitoring, reporting, alerting and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including AI/ML and behavioural analytics, SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the UK Network Perimeter working with the best standard technologies.

• Effective Tier 1 to 2 alert triage of security events
• Monitoring of Cyber Security tools
• Monitoring the SOC email notification mailboxes
• Assists with the maintenance of MBDA Security technologies
• Assisting the SOC Solutions Lead with project activity
• Assist proactive threat hunting in collaboration with the CTI function
• Assist IR in HR and InfoSec related investigations
• Ensure the timely triage and remediation of any incident or request tickets raised to the SOC
• Participate in the activity of adding/removing URLs from the AcceptList and BlockList
• Attend routine security meetings
• Conduct activities in line with SOC Maturity and continuous improvement

What we are looking for in you

• A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications.
• Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S.
• Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools.
• Hands on experience with IDS/IPS technologies and threat hunting activities.
• Strong analytical experience and mind–set.
• Experience within Defensive Cyber–attack methodologies and frameworks.
• Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact.
• Good communication skills liaising with the business and suppliers.

Desirable Skillset/experience (Senior grade)

• Root cause analysis and leading T2 incident investigations
• Process / Playbook / Runbook development
• Working knowledge of detection engineering, false positive improvements
• Capability to tune SIEM rules or create custom detections
• Scripted automation experience e.g. Python, SOAR, PowerShell
• Threat modelling and Hunting methodologies

Note, shift patterns applicable.

• (The shift pattern rotates each cycle – it may start with lates –> Nights –> earlies and the next cycle could be: Nights –> earlies –> lates). Initially you may not be expected to do nights until the team grows.
• 31.5 hours per week

Apply today via the link provided!