Summary: An SOC Threat Detection Analyst is needed for a full-time on-site contract in Stevenage with a multinational defense company. The role involves supporting the Senior SOC analysts in countering cyber threats and requires SC clearance prior to start, with the potential for DV clearance. The analyst will engage in proactive threat detection and analysis within a 24x7 SOC environment. The position operates on a two-shift system, ensuring continuous monitoring and response to security events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Tier 1 to 2 alert triage of security events
• Monitoring of Cyber Security tools
• Monitoring the SOC email notification mailboxes
• Assists with the maintenance of Security technologies
• Assisting the SOC Solutions Lead with project activity
• Conduct proactive threat hunting in collaboration with the CTI function
• Conduct HR and InfoSec related investigations
• Ensure the timely triage and remediation of any incident or request tickets raised to the SOC
• Participate in the activity of adding/removing URLs from the AcceptList and BlockList
• Attend routine security meetings

Key Skills:

• A career background in Cyber Security
• Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security and Infrastructure
• Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies
• Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and network communication protocols
• 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 mindset
• 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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Stevenage

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT