Security Operations Analyst
Manchester – office based
Competitive salary and benefits package and shift allowance
Fantastic opportunity to secure a Security Operations Analyst permanent role in DCC. The Security Operations Analyst analyses and monitors the organization's cyber security measures and responds to actual penetration attempts by malicious parties. The Security Operations Analyst must be comfortable working as part of a rotating shift pattern.
What will you be doing?
1. Perform forensic analysis and gather evidence, correlation monitoring using multiple SIEM technologies.
2. Conduct security assessments regularly to identify vulnerabilities and perform risk analysis, analysing breaches to reach the root cause.
3. Generate reports for IT administrators, business managers, and security leaders to evaluate the efficacy of the security controls.
4. Keep security systems up to date and contribute to security strategies, advising and implementing necessary changes to counter attacks or improve security standards.
5. Document incidents to contribute to incident response and disaster recovery plans and perform internal and external security audits.
6. Verify security strength of third-party vendors and collaborate with them.
7. Monitor security infrastructure, identifying and reporting real-time attacks and vulnerabilities on the client network.
8. Identify incidents and conduct analysis to determine severity and required responses, ensuring incidents are correctly reported and documented.
9. Provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack and advising on containment and mitigation measures.
What are we looking for?
* Extensive experience in a similar role within a SOC or NOC.
* Ability to work under pressure and within an Incident Management environment.
* In-depth understanding of the cyber threat landscape and adversary tactics.
* Intermediate knowledge and experience of Linux, Windows, Azure, AWS, Elastic Stack, Tennable, Threat Intel gathering, Mitre Att&ck Framework, and Office 365 security centre.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge, make change, and enjoy real responsibility.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
What to do now:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application.
As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions, please contact us.
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