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About the role

As part of our accelerating expansion, we are looking for additional Junior SOC Analysts to work within our 24/7 cyber security operations centre delivering our MDR/EDR and IR service to clients.

This Junior SOC Analyst role will be an integral member of the Security Operation Centre. They will help identify and analyse potential threats utilising a number of different SIEM & EDR tools.

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Responsibilities

  • To be a key member of Security Operations Centre (SOC) and provide real-time threat analysis and detection.
  • Respond to system generated alerts, analyse logs and traffic patterns.
  • Provide analysis and trending of security log data from many monitoring points.
  • Support multiple customer environments concurrently.
  • Generate customer facing security reports.
  • Integrate and share information with other analysts and other teams.
  • Research security trends, new methods and techniques used in unauthorised access of data attempts in order to pre-emptively eliminate the possibility of system breaches.
  • Other duties as assigned.

About you

Requirements

  • A passion for Cyber Security and enjoys solving problems
  • Knowledge of the security threat landscape
  • Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems)
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
  • Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Ability to cope successfully under pressure and with shifting priorities
  • Ability to work on a shift rota
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Candidate must be eligible to obtain a UK National Security Clearance (which requires 5 years UK residency)

Desirable

  • 1-3 years’ experience as a Security/Network Administrator orequivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and knowledge
  • Experience working with SIEM systems
  • Industry standard certifications such as: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CySa+, Cisco CCNA, EC-Council CEH, and/or relevant specialized degree in Cyber Forensics or Computer Science.
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