Senior SOC Analyst - Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom - Franklin Fitch

Description

As a SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our client's cybersecurity operations, monitoring and analysing our clients' network infrastructure to detect and respond to potential security incidents. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies, you will proactively identify threats, investigate security breaches, and implement effective countermeasures to mitigate risks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to protect digital assets and uphold the highest standards of security.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security event alerts generated by various detection systems and respond promptly to potential threats.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine their scope, impact, and root cause.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to escalate and remediate security breaches in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of security incidents, including incident reports and post-mortem analyses.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our security posture.
• Participate in security incident response exercises and drills to test and refine our incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and measures to protect against known and emerging threats.
• Provide guidance and support to junior SOC analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to build a strong and cohesive team.

• Experience in cybersecurity, particularly within a SOC.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, security architectures, and threat intelligence frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to methodically investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.