Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst
Our Security Operations Centre is growing, with a roster of prestigious Defence-sector customers. Working with multiple clients, there is variety and continual learning in this role. We are looking for L2 SOC Analysts who have validated experience in a busy SOC, a tech-first approach, and the ability to lead from the front.
What you’ll be doing
* Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of network traffic, logs, and system events to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
* Provide incident response support.
* Maintain, improve and develop team knowledge of SOC tools, security operations and triage.
* Prepare reports for managed clients for both technical and non-technical audiences, and continuously improve their content and presentation.
* Maintain and update security incident documentation, including incident reports, analysis findings, and recommended mitigation strategies.
What you’ll bring
* Proficiency in Security Operations Control.
* Experience running Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk implementations.
* Knowledge and experience with the Mitre ATT&CK Framework.
* Solid grasp of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise antivirus products.
* Deep technical knowledge in the analysis of log data and intrusion detection systems.
* Solid grasp of networking principles including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, and common Internet protocols (SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP).
Nice to have
* Understanding of static malware analysis and reverse engineering.
* CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst.
* Experience with SIEM technologies, namely Sentinel and Splunk, with some experience with QRadar.
Employment details
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Farnborough. 2 months training in Hemel Hempstead.
Security Clearance: Eligible for DV Clearance
Other: Benefits and training opportunities available; DV clearance eligibility required for this role.
About Sopra Steria
We design, develop and deploy digital solutions for Central Government clients. We value professional development, mentoring, and a culture where employees feel valued and supported.
Equality and Diversity
We embrace diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We are Disability Confident and welcome adjustments to the recruitment process if needed.
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