Senior SOC Security Analyst

Job Description

Senior SOC Security Engineer Job Type : Permanent Reports to : SOC Team Leader Job Location : Remote Require to Travel : Non-Frequent Salary :£55,000-£70,000 To obtain SC and potentially DV Clearance Job Description As a SOC Security Engineer within our clients team, youll be working to improve and maintain the security architecture and systems within the SOC by taking ownership and control of the SOC toolset. Youll work to maintain and improve our security monitoringand analysis tools to ensure that we are always one step ahead. As SIEM subject matter expert, youll be responsible for maintaining tools, recommending new tools and processes, and patching our systems. As someone who has a keen eye for detail, youll documentrequirements, procedures, and protocols to ensure that other users have the right resources. In the spirit of continuous improvement, youll actively contribute towards supporting the Head of Cyber Security Operations and Resilience and the Security Architectto improve the SOCs overall capability and security posture. Key Outputs/Deliverables o Maintenance of the SOC tooling to ensure a smooth operation o Accurate and up-to-date documentation on all SOC tooling o Patching schedule for SOC tooling o Ensuring the SOC has redundancy in its tooling and can continue working in, and recover from, a DR event o Support development/maintenance of high fidelity alerts o Ensure that the SOC has the right tools to defend the network effectively and that redundant tools are identified o Provide regular reports regarding the SOC tooling status to the Head of Cyber Security Operations and Resilience o Provide recommendations regarding the SOC tooling to the Head of Cyber Security Operations and Resilience o Integration of SOC tooling as well as automation to increase efficiency Person Specification Qualifications and Experience: Must have: o Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or related field of study preferred; at least four years of related experience and/or training (in addition to experience requirements below); or equivalent combinationof education and experience preferred. o 2+ years within an IT Security function. o 2+ years experience in building and maintaining security systems & tools o Demonstrable evidence of contributing Security subject matter expertise to projects and Operations teams. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Be adaptable to working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities o Able to translate technical language into clear, accurate terminology that non-technical people understand. o Resilience, adaptability, and the motivation to search for opportunities to contribute o Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders o Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure o A thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols o The ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and professionally o Time-management and organisational skills to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines o The ability to multi-task and prioritise workload o A results driven mindset, and able to demonstrate, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment. o An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning o An individual who can challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style o Good communication skills in order to communicate technical jargon in laymans terms Desirable: o Qualifications  CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cloud+  GIAC GSEC, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA  CCSP  CISSP  CCNA  OSCP  CREST CRT--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youll find a wide selection of vacancies onour website.