Security Operations Centre SOC Analyst

Job Description

Role Introduction Information Security is a key requirement of any business and even more so for Advanced. To do this we need to challenge the status quo, collaborate,standardiseand automate in order to build and improve relationships with our current and future clients.The Security Operations team are responsible for the delivery of Operational Security across the business enabling services to our customers. You will be working with a range of security professional and reporting in to Security Operations Manager. You willbe part of the wider security team covering all aspects of Cyber Security and ultimately reporting into the Director of Security and Compliance.Thisrole is a developmentroleand you will be part of our Security Analyst development programme where we will deliver training and experience around security operations. We are looking for individuals who have transferable technical skills, either fromdegree education or from professional experience. Advanced is an equal opportunities employer and are keen to receive applications from all technically skilled individuals. What You Will Do

• 24/7Provide 24/7 coverage, 365 days a year.This is done through a day shift rotation (7.5hrs) covering core hrs (7am-7pm) on weekdays and a duty on-call shift periodically for out of core hours. Shift allowance included.
• Response-ProvideSecurity Detection and Response knowledge and practice to multiple customers.
• Triage Triage Events and Incidents and apply Containment and Eradication strategies toremediate the risk.
• Analyse - Analyse multiple security data sources to determine where malicious activities are occurring and respond accordingly.
• Control AdjustmentIdentification of missing controls and adjustment of security tooling to provide compensation of remediation.
• KnowledgeKnowledge of technical systems (Infrastructure, Networks, Applications), Security practices and technologies (including anti-malware techniques, exploits, attack vectors and defensive / preventative measures) and Understanding of the wider ITEnvironment (IT Projects, IT Service Operations, IT Service Management, ITIL)
• FamiliarityKnowledge or experience with Windows and Unix Operating Systems.
• ContributeContribute to digital forensic investigations, assisting with data capture and analysis.
• Security ToolingUnderstanding of security tooling and what it will perform and why (Anti-Malware, IDS/IPS, Web and Email Gateways, security analysis tools, web security tools)
• Development - Research the latest information technology security trends.
• CollaborateCollaboration with IT technical teams to deliver Information Security services and improvements

What You Will Have

• Degree or Professional Industry experienceEssential
• Keen analytical mind and approach to problems.
• Viewing certainty over assumption as a priority.
• A strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence colleges.
• A good all-round knowledge of IT systems,platformsand software development techniques.

What We Do For You

• Generous Annual Leave 25 days, plus public holidays, with the possibility to buy additional days
• Summer Fridays!Every Friday afternoon off throughout July and August 2022 (or equivalent time in the week)
• Life Insurance 4x times annual salary
• Top Achievers Club Our yearly VIP trip includes flights, transfers and accommodation to recognise excellence in our employees
• 65% Internal Mobility Committed to the development & growth of our people
• Advanced Perks At WorkExclusive employee discounts & benefits portal
• Charity FundraisingProud to be a Patron of The Princes Trust; every employee is entitled to one day of volunteering each year
• Pension Scheme - Up to 5% matched contribution

Who We Are We are one the UKs largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the countrys best-known businesses. Weve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core. Find out more about the next steps once youve applied here -<a href="http://how-we-hire" target="_