Lead Security Operations Center Analyst

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Skywaves Rise Full time

Purpose of the Job


The Senior Security Incident Manager plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization's information assets and infrastructure from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This position is responsible for leading and owning the response to security incidents, managing the lifecycle of incidents from detection through resolution, and conducting thorough post-incident analysis to prevent future occurrences.

By continuously monitoring our security environment, analyzing threats, and implementing strategic defenses, the Senior Security Incident Manager ensures the resilience and integrity of our information systems. This role requires a proactive approach to security, a deep understanding of cyber threat landscapes, and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams and entities to maintain the organization's security posture.

Tasks & Responsibilities


Identify and assess security incidents across the enterprise using advanced analysis of security alerts from various sources. Work closely with external security monitoring services to detect, review, and triage suspicious events.

Act as a key responder and coordinator for security incidents, organizing and driving the response efforts to ensure quick containment and resolution. Follow established incident response protocols and procedures to mitigate risks.

Contribute to the creation and refinement of security processes and procedures aimed at the continuous improvement of the organization's ability to monitor, detect, and mitigate cyber security threats.

Assist in planning, engineering, configuring, and implementing systems for threat detection and response, ensuring they are optimized for efficient operation.

Aggregate, analyses, and triage information from multiple logs/events. Handle the acceptance, assignment, and disposition of all reported suspicious events and security incidents, coordinating as necessary with external service providers.

Leverage global threat intelligence resources to maintain awareness of the threat landscape and inform security strategies and incident response actions.

Maintain accurate records and documentation for all security incidents and investigations. Produce detailed reports on incidents, analysis outcomes, and remediation efforts.


Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, or related experience.

Professional certifications such as CSA, CompTIA Security+ / CySA+, GIAC GSEC, GCIH or other comparable degree or other relevant experience.


Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related SOC Incident management / Analyst role


IT skills

Network Security

System Administration

Malware Analysis

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Incident Response Tools


Professional Competencies

Solid grasp of cybersecurity concepts, including threat identification, risk assessment, and incident management, coupled with practical experience in applying security measures and utilizing relevant tools and technologies.



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