Summary: The Junior SOC Analyst role in Stevenage involves working full-time on-site in a 24/7 desk environment, requiring British nationality without dual nationality. The position demands experience with various security tools and a solid understanding of network protocols, incident response, and threat analysis. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to document findings clearly for both peers and executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents using tools like LogRhythm, Splunk, and Darktrace.
• Investigate network communications and operating systems for signs of compromise.
• Document findings and communicate cyber security risks and remedial actions to stakeholders.
• Manage security incidents and collaborate with team members to track remedial activities.
• Provide updates to customers in a user-centric manner.
• Utilize knowledge of defensive cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks.
• Engage in log analysis and PCAP analysis as part of incident response.
• Maintain a foundational level of scripting knowledge.

Key Skills:

• Experience with LogRhythm, Splunk, Darktrace, and FireEye.
• Understanding of the OSI Reference Model and network communication protocols.
• Knowledge of incident response, log analysis, and PCAP analysis.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to articulate cyber security risks and provide advice on remedial actions.
• Experience in managing security incidents and collaborating with team members.
• 2+ years of experience in Security Operations Centres or as a security analyst.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Stevenage

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT