Security Operations Engineer Analyst

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Xpertise Recruitment Ltd Full time

**Security Analyst - IT Security & Identity - Remote working - £400/450 per day outside IR35**

**6 month contract - possible extension.**

Our Government Body client is searching for an experienced SOC Analyst. The purpose of this role is to assist the client in developing the security monitoring and response function systems.

**What you'll do**:

- Work alongside the existing BAU team to deliver the development of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, utilising existing security technologies such as XDR, NAC, SOAR, CSPM and ITSM tools
- Assist with defining SLAs / OLAs / KPIs for the different elements of IT Security services
- Create and contribute to existing processes / playbooks relating to SOC operations
- Develop a SOC reporting capability, whereby metrics relating to security
- Demonstrable experience of both using and managing toolsets such as:

- Extended Detection and Response (preferably Cortex XDR) toolsets
- Utilising Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (preferably Cortex XSOAR) tools to improve / automate / streamline routine security processes
- Awareness of Network Access Control solutions (preferably ForeScout)
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions (preferably PRISMA Cloud)
- Demonstrable experience in the following areas:

- Creation and operation of Cyber Security Incident Response processes
- Definition and monitoring of KPIs to support service monitoring and business reporting
- Secure networking principles
- Firewall management
- Vulnerability Management (preferably including use of Tenable/Nessus)
- More than 5 years' experience in a relevant IT Security role, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity
- Experience of working within an Agile delivery environment

**Desirable Skills & Experience**:

- Experience of working in a Government department
- Experience of conducting risk assessments relating to security controls or weaknesses
- Use of IT Service management tools to record and audit security investigations (preferably ServiceNow)
- Achievement of industry recognised certifications and / or educational achievements relating to Security Analyst roles, such as (but not all required and/or limited to):

- Degree in Cyber Security
- CISM
- Security+ / CySA+ / GCIH etc



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