UK SOC Security Analyst I

Job Description
UK SOC Security Analyst I
This position is located in Leeds, UK
The schedule will be a Panama schedule: (slow rotating shift pattern that uses 4 teams, and two 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. The working and non-working days follow this pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off)
Summary
BlueVoyant is looking for a UK SOC Security Analyst I to help our global customers manage their IT security. You will be part of a fast-paced team that helps customers to reduce the impact of security incidents and ensures that critical business operations continue unhindered.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from multiple sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) software, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Windows and Unix), and databases
Separate true threats from false positives using network and log analysis and escalate possible intrusions and attacks
Initiate tickets, document, and escalate to higher-level security analysts
Serve as the technical escalation point and mentor for lower-level analysts
Regularly communicate with customer IT teams to inform them of issues, help them remediate, and ensure that they continue to operate business as usual
Perform triage of incoming issues (assess the priority, determine risk)
Work with customers to deploy hardware and software monitoring systems
Maintain a strong awareness of the current threat landscape
Basic Qualifications
Excellent teamwork skills
Knowledge of and experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems and SIEM software
Strong knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices.
Strong experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems.
Ability to analyze event logs and recognize signs of cyber intrusions/attacks
Ability to handle high pressure situations in a productive and professional manner.
Ability to work directly with customers to understand requirements for and feedback on security services
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed team
Able and willing to work in a 24/7/365 environment, including nights and weekends, on a rotating shift schedule
Ability to provide tuning recommendations for security tools to tool administrators.
Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, Security Onion, and Splunk
Strong knowledge of the following:
SIEM
Packet Analysis
SSL Decryption
Malware Detection
HIDS/NIDS
Network Monitoring Tools
Case Management System
Knowledge Base
Web Security Gateway
Email Security
Data Loss Prevention
Anti-Virus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in network/host vulnerability analysis, intrusion analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, or related areas
2-3 years of hands-on SOC/TOC/NOC experience
GCIA required. GCIH, GCFE, CISSP, Security +, Network +, CEH, RHCA, RHCE, MCSA, MCP, or MCSE preferred
Familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, PEiD, PEview, Procmon, Snort, Bro, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Nessus
Familiarity with GPO, Landesk, or other IT Infrastructure tools
Understanding of programming/scripting languages and ability to run basic database queries
Experience with ServiceNow
Education
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or other IT-related field
Exceptional candidates with proven experience in security/network operations will also be considered
About BlueVoyant
At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability!
Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant’s highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.
Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America.
All employees must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.