Security Operations Centre Lead Analyst

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

£45,608 - £47,527 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and investigate security threats, incidents, anomalies or unexpected activities within the IT systems of our organisation and customers.
2. Monitor, triage and investigate alerts on our protective platforms.
3. Interpret logs and reports for potential intrusions, security threats or breaches.
4. Provide stakeholders and customers with relevant incident reports.
5. Lead on the approaches used to investigate incidents and oversee or implement the relevant resolution.
6. Support customers in the analysis of security event data and alerts.
7. Provide advice to other areas of our organisation on new services.
8. Identify and report real-time attacks and vulnerabilities.
9. Provide an on-call service in response to security and technical issues.
10. Mentor, train and manage the work of our Practitioner Analysts.

Qualifications and Skills

With a formal Cyber Security qualification and BTEC, NVQ level or its equivalent in IT, Cyber Security or a related subject, you’ll have advanced IT skills and well developed practical experience of working in an IT Security role. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, your superb communication and interpersonal skills will make you an inspirational and motivated team worker.

Tenacious, imaginative, ingenious and passionate about your work, you’ll possess a good understanding of threat intelligence and assessment, and be capable of bridging the technical and non-technical. A deep knowledge of networks, specifically Firewalls and other security devices would be desirable, as would membership of a relevant professional body.

Benefits

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 26^th January

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.