SOC Analyst
Posted Today by 1766138104
Negotiable
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South East
Summary: The SOC Analyst role involves leading a small team of analysts to deliver Security Operations Center (SOC) services across various projects and platforms. The position requires monitoring systems for security threats, enhancing security controls, and providing training and support on security matters. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years' experience in a SOC environment. Security clearance is preferred due to the nature of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small team of Analysts delivering SOC services across multiple projects and/or platforms
- Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions, and any unauthorized, suspicious, or unlawful activity
- Review, enhance, and evolve existing security controls within a continually changing technical environment
- Contribute to the development and improvement of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) aligned to an established Identity and Access Management (IDAM) service
- Produce regular service and security reports for senior stakeholders
- Deliver security awareness training to users, stakeholders, and visitors, including onboarding sessions, awareness campaigns, and supporting materials
- Support the management and maintenance of technical system certifications, including ISO 27001 and other relevant governance frameworks
- Provide ongoing advice and support to users on security-related matters
- Work closely with the Operational Security Manager to further develop the SOC as a core capability
- Stay informed on emerging security threats, trends, and best practices
- Continuously research and expand knowledge within the cyber security discipline
- Participate in shift-based work as part of a 24/7 SOC service
Key Skills:
- Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline (2:2 or above preferred)
- Professional certifications such as CISMP, CompTIA Security+, or other relevant technical certifications are desirable
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within a SOC environment or a related technical role
Salary (Rate): undetermined
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Industry: IT
Contract or Perm
Farnborough
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a small team of Analysts delivering SOC services across multiple projects and/or platforms
Monitor systems for security alerts, intrusions, and any unauthorised, suspicious, or unlawful activity
Review, enhance, and evolve existing security controls within a continually changing technical environment
Contribute to the development and improvement of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) aligned to an established Identity and Access Management (IDAM) service
Produce regular service and security reports for senior stakeholders
Deliver security awareness training to users, stakeholders, and visitors, including onboarding sessions, awareness campaigns, and supporting materials
Support the management and maintenance of technical system certifications, including ISO 27001 and other relevant governance frameworks
Provide ongoing advice and support to users on security-related matters
Work closely with the Operational Security Manager to further develop the SOC as a core capability
Stay informed on emerging security threats, trends, and best practices
Continuously research and expand knowledge within the cyber security discipline
Participate in shift-based work as part of a 24/7 SOC service
Qualifications
Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline (2:2 or above preferred)
Professional certifications such as CISMP, CompTIA Security+, or other relevant technical certifications are desirable
Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience within a SOC environment or a related technical role
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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