Shift Snr SOC Analyst - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Jefferson Frank

Jefferson Frank
Jefferson Frank
Verified Company
Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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My client within the Public Sector space are currently hiring for a Shift Senior SOC Analyst on a contractual basis.


Based in Birmingham - Full Time On Site 24 X7 cover including weekends; 3 shift teams rotating so probably 11-12 hour shifts.


Rate:
£65-£70 per hour Inside IR35

Must have active and transferable SC Clearance (eligibility is not accepted) and be a SOLE British National


Description:


Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • The day-to-day management of personnel and tasking within the cyber domain of the Security Operations Centre.
§ Monitoring for events across multiple security technologies, including intruder detection systems (IDS), Intruder prevention systems (IPS), Firewalls, End Point Security Solutions and vulnerability management solutions.

§ Liaise with trusted partners to provide accurate threat identification. Recommend suitable mitigation measures and report the situation to senior management.

§ Content development and analytics. Taking threat intelligence and tuning the SOC services to best protect the Agency's vulnerabilities.

§ Leading engineering tasks in support of the continuous availability of SOC services.

§ Ensure that SOC scheduled tasks, reported events and incidents are appropriately progressed.

§ Assisting as required with Security, Risk, Compliance and Service reporting.

§ Supporting the teams Analysts in the resolution of incidents where the defined procedure for an incident cannot be followed but escalation is not appropriate.

§ Responding to incidents where a detailed understanding of the monitored estate is required and is beyond the capabilities of the other analysts on shift.

§ Work alongside colleagues from personnel and physical security to assess events and categorise them appropriately.

§ Be the single point of escalation for important event alerting. Assess events and bring them to the attention of the Incident Manager and Cyber defence team when appropriate.

§ Assist with maintenance of SOC documentation, processes, and procedures.

§ Take responsibility for your team and its welfare in the absence of the SOC Manager.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Collaboration with other Security Teams (Cyber Defence, IA, Operational, Physical and Personnel) and adjacent commands to support the overall aim of lowing risk to data loss.
  • Support of senior management in the delivery of an effective and efficient departmental service, deputising where appropriate.
  • Provide support, guidance and expertise in relation to Incident Management. Giving direction on vulnerability identification and risk mitigation.
  • Make recommendations and provide policy guidance to senior management in SOC related areas.
  • Develop and build internal and external partnerships working collaboratively to
foster good relations, including working with other government departments to further the SOC capabilities.

§ Collaborate with other shift leads, to find the most appropriate training courses to grow your teams capabilities.


Key Skills:


  • Security Monitoring AI
  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security
  • Vulnerability Management(IAVM)
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