SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Posted 4 days ago by Line Up Aviation

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£85 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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Automation Communications Protocols Cyber Security Cyber Threat Hunting Domain Name System (DNS) Servers Event Monitoring Information Management Information Systems Information Systems Security IT Security Architecture Management Network Communications Network Packet Network Protocols Network Security Open Systems Interconnection Operating Systems Python (Programming Language) Runbook Security Clearance Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) SIPOC Process SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) SSL Security Threat Detection

Summary: The role of SOC Analyst involves supporting Information Management in countering Cyber Threats through proactive threat detection and analysis within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC). The position requires collaboration with various teams and the use of advanced security technologies. This is an initial 6-month contract with shift work, requiring SC clearance to start and DV clearance thereafter. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a pay rate between £45 and £85 per hour via an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the SOC Manager in countering Cyber Threats.
  • Assist in the operational functions of the UK SOC.
  • Collaborate with UK SOC members and InfoSec Team.
  • Conduct analysis, monitoring, reporting, alerting, and investigation activities.
  • Utilize various security platforms including AI/ML, SIEM, and threat detection technologies.

Key Skills:

  • Background in Cyber Security.
  • Experience in Network Security and Infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.
  • Understanding of the OSI Reference Model and network protocols.
  • Experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools.
  • Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Experience with Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies.
  • Good communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £85.00/hour

City: Stevenage

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several SOC Analysts on an initial 6 - month contract. As SOC Analysts you will be assisting Information Management in meeting the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. You will drive a proactive ethos in an ever-changing cyber security environment and provide robust threat detection and analysis within the 24x7 SOC.

Role: SOC Analyst

Pay: £45 - £85 per hour via Umbrella

Location: Stevenage

Contract: 6-month contract on a shift basis

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: SC Required to start will be DV cleared.

Responsibilities:

  • To support the SOC Manager in assisting Information Management UK meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat.
  • Support for the operational functions of the UK SOC.
  • To work with other UK SOC members, including the UK InfoSec Team and the IM Domains (Customer Support and Infrastructure / Information Systems).
  • It will cover analysis, monitoring, reporting, alerting and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including AI/ML and behavioural analytics, SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the UK Network Perimeter working with the best standard technologies

Essential Skills:

  • A career background in Cyber Security.
  • Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications.
  • Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S.
  • Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools.
  • Hands on experience with IDS/IPS technologies and threat hunting activities.
  • Strong analytical experience and mind-set.
  • Experience within Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks.
  • Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact.
  • Good communication skills liaising with the business and suppliers.

Desirable Experience

  • Root cause analysis and leading T2 incident investigations
  • Process / Playbook / Runbook development
  • Working knowledge of detection engineering, false positive improvements
  • Capability to tune SIEM rules or create custom detections
  • Scripted automation experience e.g. Python, SOAR, PowerShell
  • Threat modelling and Hunting methodologies

Other Shift patterns

  • Blocks of 4-5 days on & 4-5 days off.
  • Either early, lates or nights across the shift blocks (rotating).
  • 2 weekends per 28 days.
  • 28 hours per week

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

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