About the job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior SOC Analyst to join our experienced team.
What do we look for in a Junior SOC Analyst?
We are a small, thriving company based in Farnborough, delivering proofs of concept and high-quality, focused IT consultancy. We seek a Junior SOC Analyst to work on fast-moving, innovative, and influential projects in the Defence and Security Sector. The role is challenging, interesting, and technically diverse.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Monitoring systems for security alerts, intrusions, or unauthorized activities
2. Responding to incidents using established playbooks
3. Escalating complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
4. Reviewing and developing security controls in a growing technical environment
5. Triaging and reviewing vulnerability scanning reports, providing feedback to technical teams
6. Reviewing secure configurations and feeding back for remediations
7. Generating recurring security reports for stakeholders
8. Providing feedback for service improvements to the SOC Manager
9. Staying updated on the latest security threats and trends
10. Researching and developing understanding of security disciplines
11. Working shifts in a 24/7 SOC service
Experience (Essential)
1. No corporate experience required, but desirable
2. Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security or related technical fields
3. Examples include a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks, etc.
4. Professional qualifications from organizations like CompTIA, ISACA, etc.
5. Technical qualifications such as cloud computing, SIEM, vulnerability management, etc.
Experience (Nice to have)
1. Understanding of concepts like cloud computing, incident management, risk management, information security (CIA), phishing, ransomware, IDAM, JML processes, security awareness, and information classification.
About SiXworks
SiXworks specializes in secure digital solutions, focusing on digital experimentation and cutting-edge technology in secure environments. Our mission is to accelerate innovation and secure digital adoption to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. We are experiencing growth and seek talented, motivated individuals to join us.
Why join SiXworks?
Our team is a blend of senior leaders and skilled IT professionals, committed to digital innovation. We excel in areas like Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, network design, rapid application development, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We offer independent consultancy and champion open-source technologies.
A word on UK Security Clearance
Due to the secure nature of the role, candidates must have or be eligible for Security Clearance. More details can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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