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SOC Analyst (Mid level)
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 45 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Stevenage (shift pattern - detailed below)
Duration: 6 month initial contract
Rate for Mid-Level: £45ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Hours: 28 hours per week.
Role details:
Our client, a leading defence company, are looking to bring in multiple SOC Analysts due to an increase in demand. We are looking for both mid-level and senior engineers. The role will support the cyber security operations centre (SOC), assisting with vital threat detection and analysis in a constantly evolving cyber environment. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work within one of the most dynamic fields in defence.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
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.
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:
Experience in Cyber Security with a focus on Network Security, Infrastructure and Operating Systems & Applications
Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies
Understanding of the OSI Reference Model and network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S
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 skills and a keen mindset
Experience within Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks
Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact
Good communication skills for liaising with business units and suppliers
Desirable Skills for Senior grade:
Root cause analysis and leadership in 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
Additional information:
These roles are fully site based in Stevenage
Shift Pattern: Blocks on 4-5 days on, and 4-5 das off with either early, lates or nights across the shift blocks (rotating pattern). 2 weekend per 28 days will also be required
These roles are 28 hours per week
SC will be required prior to starting the role, with a view of applying candidates for DV clearance (bonus if you already hold this!)
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