Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst x2

Security Operations Analyst x2

The Company:

Our customer is simply one of Microsoft UK's deepest specialist security partners. They deliver Microsoft security services and solutions into SMC and Enterprise customers and work closely with Microsoft UK directly to support their customers and drive their innovations into these organisations for Defender, XDR, Sentinel, Azure, Copilot and Microsoft 365 Security.

They're also a Microsoft Security Solutions Partner (with all 6 solutions partner designations in total), have 13 Advanced specializations inc all the security ones, have a Microsoft certified MXDR SOC, are a Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) member - Inner Circle and were finalists in the Global MISA security awards this year. They also Copilot readiness partner, a Fasttrack partner and an Azure Expert MSP and have a UK team of hundreds of Security, Cloud, Data, AI, Application Modernisation and EUC/M365 professionals.

If you want to build a career in Microsoft Security that could lead into security engineering, consulting and beyond they can help you, as well as help define your learning pathway and guide you to develop, and do as many Microsoft Security certifications as you can to help the career.

The role...

The Security Operations Analyst will perform the day-to-day maintenance of the Security Operations Centre, including proactive monitoring of customer’s security posture and reactive actions to control a breach should this occur. Typical tasks will include triage and remediation of SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel) incidents and alerts, threat intelligence and research, system hardening, and documenting customer’s infrastructure and assets for security. Technical product and process knowledge needs to be accompanied by excellent customer service skills.

• Perform forensic analysis, triage security incidents, and apply proactive remediation.
• Proactive monitoring and threat hunting.
• Proactive threat intelligence and research.
• Vulnerability assessment and management.
• Provide technical support and guidance for L1 SOC Security Analysts and Security Service Delivery Managers.
• Own security incidents and breaches, as well as escalated issues from L1 SOC Analysts through to resolution.
• Documenting and articulating issues ready for escalation to the lead Security Analysts/ Security Engineers.
• Work closely with the Service Desk team for security related escalations.
• Provide feedback and be part of the continuous improvement program.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Assist the Security SDM with creation and delivery of customer reports.
• Assist in maturing SOC processes. Be accountable for the timely response and progression of incoming requests.

Experience...

• Knowledge and experience in a Security Operations Center / SOC role 2nd or 3rd line.
• Understand the above list of role requirements.
• Have worked in a managed EDR, XDR SOC team ideally.
• Have SIEM product experience across Sentinel or similar vendors.
• Kusto Query Language and/or PowerShell scripting preferred but can be taught.
• Excellent technical document writing experience (flow diagrams, playbooks).
• Cyber Security Certifications ie: SC-200 or similar vendor equivalents (you can achieve these anyway).
• Self-motivated, and organised.

What you get...

• Competitive salary + 25 days holiday + Monthly Remote work allowance.
• £2k Addition (paid monthly + guaranteed).
• Extensive Microsoft Security certifications funded for you.
• Freedom to work remote even if you want to go abroad.
• Work for a Top 35 world class best company.
• 24/7 GP at hand, 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance service.
• Support if you're unwell through company sick pay scheme.
• Private health insurance, enhanced parental pay and leave.
• Access to Perkbox - help your money go further.
• Cycle scheme.