SOC Threat Detection Analyst

Watford, Hertfordshire
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Job Title: SOC Threat Detection Analyst

Location: Stevenage

Rate: £650 p/d

An opportunity has arisen in the cyber security operations centre (SOC) within Information Management (IM) for a SOC Threat Detection Analyst. Supporting the Senior SOC analysts in assisting IM meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. 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.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a SOC Threat Detection Analyst?

To support the SOC Manager in assisting Information Management UK meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. Support for the operational functions of the UK SOC. To work with other UK SOC members, including the UK InfoSec Team and the IM Domains (Customer Support and Infrastructure / Information Systems).

It 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.

What are we looking for in our next SOC Threat Detection Analyst?

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 Security technologies
Assisting the SOC Solutions Lead with project activity
Conduct proactive threat hunting in collaboration with the CTI function
Conduct 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

Skillset/experience required:

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.My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next SOC Threat Detection Analyst, this is the opportunity for you!

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next SOC Threat Detection Analyst, hit that apply button now!

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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Job Info
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Job Title:
SOC Threat Detection Analyst
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary:
£600 - £650 Per day INSIDE IR35
Posted:
Dec 18th 2024
Closes:
Jan 18th 2025
Sector:
Automotive & Aerospace
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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