Summary: The Junior SOC Analyst role at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence involves monitoring and investigating security incidents within a dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) that supports a major UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organization. The position requires existing security clearances and entails working in a hands-on, shift-based environment as part of a 24/7 operation. Analysts will utilize various security tools to detect cyber threats and contribute to incident response and remediation efforts. The role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in security practices to address evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, triage, analyze, and investigate alerts, log data, and network traffic to identify cyber-attacks/security incidents.
• Categorize suspected incidents in line with the Security Incident policy.
• Recognize potential intrusion attempts and compromises through detailed analysis.
• Write high-quality security incident tickets and assist with remediation activities.
• Produce security incident review reports and provide improvement recommendations.
• Understand and utilize Threat Intelligence in operational environments.
• Support incident response to national scale incidents in a coaching capacity.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance services based on customer needs.

Key Skills:

• Basic Python and/or scripting skills.
• Experience with Windows, OS X, and Linux.
• Proficiency in using Splunk and Sentinel.
• Strong understanding of security architecture and networking.
• Detailed knowledge of threat intelligence and threat actors.
• Experience investigating complex network intrusions.
• Understanding of TCP/IP layers and abnormal traffic identification.
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure cloud services.
• Client-side consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Security process development capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to different cultures and hierarchical structures.
• Self-starter with independent working capability.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT