SOC Analyst (Position located in Sheffield, United Kingdom)

SOC Analyst (Position located in Sheffield, United Kingdom)

KnowBe4, Inc.

KnowBe4 provides security awareness training, anti-phishing protection, and real-time security coaching, enabling you to build a stronger security culture.

As an Information Security Analyst, this role is to protect company and customer data by monitoring for threats and implementing various security measures. Additional responsibilities include investigating and addressing any security incidents, conducting security reviews, and taking the necessary steps to ensure the privacy, integrity, and availability of our information systems, services, and networks.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to security alerts created across infosec alerting systems
• Escalates security alerts requiring further investigation
• Creates new security alerts and dashboards as needed
• Performs threat hunting across information security log feeds
• Creates Infosec policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents
• Performs root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and incidents
• Conducts security reviews and penetration testing across company products and services
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and triages vulnerabilities across company products
• Monitors changes in the network and network activity for threats
• Security Clearance required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field preferred
• Security certification such as Security+, GSEC, CompTIA CySA+, or Cisco Cyber Ops are desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security concepts and best practices
• Has an understanding of InfoSec concepts such as: cloud infrastructure, application security, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing
• Experience with SIEM tools, log observability, AWS and other infosec related apps and tools preferred
• Some experience with infosec testing tools and scripts
• Familiar with SaaS application concepts: secure configuration, API’s, logging, access control, permissions, troubleshooting
• Some experience with relevant business applications such as ERP, CRM, and IdP solutions
• Familiar with Docker and containerization desirable
• Familiar with implementing secure IT SaaS applications
• Familiar with OWASP top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Knowledge of various operating systems: ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
• Able to navigate the Linux command line
• Ability to write basic Python scripts desirable
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit KnowBe4 Benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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