SOC Analyst

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a SOC Analyst

We are powered by brilliant people. As a SOC Analyst, you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the following:

We are a small, thriving company based in Farnborough, delivering proofs of concept and high quality, focused IT consultancy. We are looking to recruit a SOC Analyst to join us on fast moving, innovative and influential work that is underway in the Defence and Security Sector. You will have a challenging, vastly interesting, and technically diverse role.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Leading shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery
• Providing oversight and management to Junior Analysts
• Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
• Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
• Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
• Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
• Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
• Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
• Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
• Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
• Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field with desired specific focus on Incident Management and Vulnerability Management
• Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles; examples include a Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks etc., professional qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc., and technical qualifications in security and technology such as cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management etc.
• Understanding of some (or all) of the following: Key Concepts of Cloud Computing, Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Information Security (CIA), Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats, IDAM, JML processes, Security Awareness, Information Classification

Experience (Nice to have)

• Previous experience managing shifts
• Previous experience managing, coaching or mentoring Junior Analysts to develop skillsets

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail safe fast cutting edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.

Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary below are some of our benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work scheme
• Discretionary Bonus scheme

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

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