SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Location: Leeds, full-time on site

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Summary:

As an experienced SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents. You will work closely with our clients, providing essential security training and guidance. Your expertise in the Microsoft Stack and SIEM tools will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing our client's security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
• Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM tools
• Investigate security incidents and breaches, and implement containment and remediation actions
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures
• Client Interaction and Training:
• Provide security training to clients on tools such as Lookpoint and Check Point
• Conduct regular security awareness sessions to ensure clients are up-to-date with best practices and threat landscapes
• Offer guidance and support to clients on implementing security measures
• Microsoft Stack Expertise:
• Utilise your experience with the Microsoft Stack, including Azure, M365, and Defender, to enhance our security services
• Implement and manage security solutions within Microsoft environments
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to understand security needs and challenges
• Communicate security issues and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred but not required)

• Experience:
• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or in a similar role within managed services
• Strong experience with SIEM tools and security incident management
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Stack, including Azure, M365, and Defender
• Experience with technologies outside SIEM, such as Palo Alto, Fortinet or Check Point is useful
• Skills:
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Company benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) annually, rising by one day per year up to 25 days annually
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to the latest tools and technologies in cybersecurity

Sure Commercial Limited are a proud Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is available on request.