UK SOC Security Analyst I

1 week ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom BlueVoyant Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled UK SOC Security Analyst I to join our team at BlueVoyant. As a key member of our security operations center, you will play a critical role in helping our global customers manage their IT security and reduce the impact of security incidents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and Analyze Security Events: Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) software, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs to identify potential security threats.
  • Separate True Threats from False Positives: Employ network and log analysis to distinguish between legitimate security alerts and false positives, escalating potential intrusions and attacks to higher-level security analysts.
  • Initiate Tickets and Document Incidents: Create and manage tickets, documenting and escalating security incidents to ensure prompt resolution and minimize business disruption.
  • Serve as Technical Escalation Point and Mentor: Provide guidance and support to lower-level analysts, serving as a technical escalation point for complex security issues.
  • Communicate with Customer IT Teams: Regularly interact with customer IT teams to inform them of security issues, assist with remediation, and ensure business continuity.
  • Triage Incoming Issues: Assess the priority and risk of incoming security issues, determining the best course of action for resolution.
  • Deploy Security Monitoring Systems: Collaborate with customers to deploy hardware and software monitoring systems, ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
  • Stay Up-to-Date with Threat Landscape: Maintain a strong awareness of the current threat landscape, staying informed about emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
Requirements
  • Excellent Teamwork Skills: Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively with a globally distributed team.
  • Knowledge of Security Systems: Possess knowledge and experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems and SIEM software.
  • Network and System Expertise: Have strong knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices, as well as experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems.
  • Event Log Analysis: Be able to analyze event logs and recognize signs of cyber intrusions/attacks.
  • High-Pressure Situation Management: Demonstrate the ability to handle high-pressure situations in a productive and professional manner.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language.
  • Global Teamwork: Be able to work effectively with a globally distributed team, including those in different time zones.
  • 24/7/365 Availability: Be willing to work in a 24/7/365 environment, including nights and weekends, on a rotating shift schedule.
  • Security Tool Tuning: Be able to provide tuning recommendations for security tools to tool administrators.
  • Familiarity with Security Tools: Have familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, Security Onion, and Splunk.
  • Security Knowledge: Possess strong knowledge of security concepts, including SIEM, packet analysis, SSL decryption, malware detection, HIDS/NIDS, network monitoring tools, case management systems, knowledge bases, web security gateways, email security, data loss prevention, and anti-virus.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Network/Host Vulnerability Analysis: Have experience in network/host vulnerability analysis, intrusion analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, or related areas.
  • SOC/TOC/NOC Experience: Possess 2-3 years of hands-on SOC/TOC/NOC experience.
  • Security Certifications: Hold GCIA certification, with GCIH, GCFE, CISSP, Security +, Network +, CEH, RHCA, RHCE, MCSA, MCP, or MCSE certifications preferred.
  • Security Tool Familiarity: Have familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, PEiD, PEview, Procmon, Snort, Bro, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Nessus.
  • IT Infrastructure Tools: Be familiar with GPO, Landesk, or other IT infrastructure tools.
  • Programming/Scripting: Possess understanding of programming/scripting languages and ability to run basic database queries.
  • ServiceNow Experience: Have experience with ServiceNow.
About BlueVoyant

At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cybersecurity requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. We are a team of highly skilled professionals, led by CEO Jim Rosenthal, with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts.

We are headquartered in New York City and have offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America. All employees must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.



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