SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Location: Staines (1 day per week), Remote

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Overview: As a SOC Analyst, you will be instrumental in protecting our customers' systems and data from cybersecurity threats. You'll operate within our Security Operations Centre (SOC), collaborating with a talented team to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events from various tools, such as Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, to identify potential security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, determining their root causes, impacts, and appropriate response measures.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and manage vulnerabilities using Tenable products, including scanning, prioritization, and tracking of remediation efforts.
• Proactively engage in threat hunting activities to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident response procedures, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management processes and tools, preferably Tenable products (e.g., Tenable.sc, Tenable.io).
• Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and analysis tools, preferably Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS Controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a team environment.