UK SOC Security Analyst I

2 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom BlueVoyant Full time

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from multiple sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) software, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall logs, and system logs (Windows and Unix), and databases.
  • Separate true threats from false positives using network and log analysis and escalate possible intrusions and attacks.
  • Initiate tickets, document, and escalate to higher-level security analysts.
  • Serve as the technical escalation point and mentor for lower-level analysts.
  • Regularly communicate with customer IT teams to inform them of issues, help them remediate, and ensure that they continue to operate business as usual.
  • Perform triage of incoming issues (assess the priority, determine risk).
  • Work with customers to deploy hardware and software monitoring systems.
  • Maintain a strong awareness of the current threat landscape.

Requirements

  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems and SIEM software.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices.
  • Strong experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems.
  • Ability to analyze event logs and recognize signs of cyber intrusions/attacks.
  • Ability to handle high pressure situations in a productive and professional manner.
  • Ability to work directly with customers to understand requirements for and feedback on security services.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed team.
  • Able and willing to work in a 24/7 environment, including nights and weekends, on a rotating shift schedule.
  • Ability to provide tuning recommendations for security tools to tool administrators.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, Security Onion, and Splunk.
  • Strong knowledge of the following: SIEM, Packet Analysis, SSL Decryption, Malware Detection, HIDS/NIDS, Network Monitoring Tools, Case Management System, Knowledge Base, Web Security Gateway, Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Anti-Virus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in network/host vulnerability analysis, intrusion analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, or related areas.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on SOC/TOC/NOC experience.
  • GCIA required. GCIH, GCFE, CISSP, Security +, Network +, CEH, RHCA, RHCE, MCSA, MCP, or MCSE preferred.
  • Familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, PEiD, PEview, Procmon, Snort, Bro, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Nessus.
  • Familiarity with GPO, Landesk, or other IT Infrastructure tools.
  • Understanding of programming/scripting languages and ability to run basic database queries.
  • Experience with ServiceNow.

Education

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or other IT-related field.
  • Exceptional candidates with proven experience in security/network operations will also be considered.


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