SOC Analyst - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - The People Network

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SOC Analyst

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

To continue improving the Security Operations Centre (SOC), a SOC Analyst is needed to join a top consulting firm that works in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors. My client is committed to providing a wide range of clients with effective and efficient services. Therefore, we are seeking SOC Analysts who can provide fresh perspectives and abilities to our innovative team, or experienced Junior SOC Analysts who are eager to advance. This role is on a 24 X 7 shift pattern on site in Hemel.

Because of the nature of the work, A high level of security clearance is requires you must have been in the UK for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
• Conduct a thorough examination of system events, logs, and network traffic to spot any security flaws.
• Facilitate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts by offering support for incident response
• Help the team stay up to date on security operations, triage, and SOC tool expertise.
• In-depth reports for both technical and non-technical audiences should be prepared for managed customers.
• Using threat-informed defence and Mitre Att&ck, analyse and improve detection rules and use cases.
• Keep up to current and maintain documentation of security incidents, such as incident reports, analytical results, and mitigating techniques.
• Whenever necessary, participate in threat intelligence operations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre.
• SIEM experience with Sentinel or Splunk.
• Knowledge and experience with the Mitre Att&ck Framework.
• Deep technical expertise in log data analysis and intrusion detection systems.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC level Security Clearance.
• Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise Anti-Virus products.
• Good understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, and commonly used Internet protocols such as SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP.
• Able to work shifts from our office in Hemel Hempstead.

A great opportunity for a SOC professional to push there career forward in a challenging and exciting environment. Due to the high level of Security clearance required applicants must be British Nationals.