SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst - Permanent - Buckinghamshire - Up to £40k

Why this role matters:

• The Analyst will support in the implementation and operational end to end delivery of IT security service including the IT Security strategy, policy, procedures, processes, systems and threat identification.
• Your role will be to maintain relationships with people at an operational level, may also involve management of Team Members.
• You will cover multiple Technologies in a multi-vendor environment, liaising with the operational field & 2nd Line Support Teams, Technical Design Authorities, vendors & suppliers.
• The role holder will be trained appropriately for the nominated role and will assist in the deployment of new solutions as well as event and incident management.
• This will include requirements analysis, design, deployment, testing, integration & in-life support.
• The role holder maybe expected to travel throughout the UK and internationally as required.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices.
• Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services
• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
• Provide support to the communication of relevant IT security procedure and/or process as relevant.
• To support delivery of aspects of an IT and/or Network Security procedure or processes, operations and architectural solution or security build.
• Completes assigned elements of IT security risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Manages where applicable Team Members to ensure high performing and well-motivated people delivering a specific function or service.
• Provide Configuration Management support when required
• Provide support to the Service Management Teams (Capacity, Availability, Release, Information Security)
• Resolve and take ownership of customer incidents attending Technical and Service management bridge calls as required.
• Participate in the drafting of quality technical and incident reports as well as recommendations to the Management Team.
• Key Role in passing on knowledge and skills across the Operational Support teams.

In the first 12 months you'll:

• Undergo additional training to match operational requirements and equipment
• To support delivery of aspects of an IT and/or Network Security procedure or processes, operations and architectural solution or security build
• To support delivery of aspects of an IT and/or Network Security procedure or processes, operations and architectural solution or security build.
• Completes assigned elements of IT security risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Manages where applicable Team Members to ensure high performing and well-motivated people delivering a specific function or service.
• Provide support to the Service Management Teams (Capacity, Availability, Release, Information Security).

We'll also need to see these on your CV:

• SQL knowledge and Industry Recognised Qualification to CISSP, CEH, GCIA (or equivalent Security Certifications), CCNA, CCNP or equivalent experience would be desirable.
• Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively, to deliver on agreed deadlines
• Ability to manage Team member grades
• Hold a Full driving licence
• There may be a requirement to undertake Security Vetting.

RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £250 worth of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers!

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC / DV Or willing to undergo. If you do not hold an active SC ./ DV Or willing to undergo please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

(c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2019.