Security Analyst - SOC background req. York

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A Security Analyst is required for a services-driven tech business that is growing at an exponential rate. If you want to work with an organization on some of the largest IT Services contracts in the market and have the genuine ability to cross-train on new technologies while gaining vendor direct training and certification, then please read the below role. The role is to act as a Security Analyst using SIEM products/tools and is an ideal position for someone wanting to step into a consultancy position and gain valuable security qualifications. The Security Analyst acts as a security event analyst, analyzing, investigating, and responding to security events, alarms, and escalations through monitoring the SIEM system and carrying out remedial activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor SIEM tool for security alerts, carrying out investigations and proposing remedial actions.
2. Tuning of SIEM security rulesets.
3. Perform vulnerability scans and use compliance tools to identify vulnerabilities in system configuration.
4. Actively monitor security tools including anti-malware, mail filter, web filter, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
5. Completion of regular security reports.
6. Monitor the threat landscape in order to identify and report on potential issues.
7. Maintain qualifications in relevant vendor accreditations.

Skills / Experience Required:

1. Minimum of 2 years in a similar role, ideally someone working in a SOC who wants to progress.
2. SIEM administration and configuration experience.
3. Strong security management and analytics background.
4. Experience of security tool configuration e.g. IDS/IPS, firewalls.
5. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications:

1. IBM QRadar, LogRhythm and/or Splunk, or other SIEM.
2. Linux, Mac, Windows admin skills.
3. Programming skills.
4. Certified Ethical Hacker.
5. CISSP.
6. IT Security products.
7. MSc Computer Science.
8. Any vendor qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits of the Role Include:

1. Vendor Training.
2. Cross training to new platforms.
3. Vendor Certification.
4. Online courses all paid for.
5. Enterprise client contracts (16k user base supported).
6. 24 Days Holidays.
7. Free Parking.
8. Growing Business means potential for career advancement.