Security Operations Specialist

7 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Claranet Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our team in Leeds. As a key member of our Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will be responsible for leading incident response efforts, monitoring security events, analysing logs and data for threats, and providing proactive threat intelligence.

This role is critical in protecting our organisation and enhancing security operations to mitigate risks effectively. You will work closely with other SOC analysts, the Shift Lead, Senior SOC Analysts, and the SOC Team Lead on various tasks, including mentorship, rule tuning, threat hunting, reports, and service improvements.

Your key objectives will be to:

  • Analyse incidents, classify them, and respond accordingly, including notification and alerting.
  • Monitor for possible security incidents using knowledge of attack types and standard protocol behaviour to classify incidents, comment, and provide advice on mitigation or remedial actions to clients.
  • Work with the team on delegated tasks, including mentorship, rule tuning, threat hunting, reports, and service improvements.

In addition to your technical skills, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively. You must also be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge.
  • 1-3 years' experience as a Security/Network Administrator or equivalent knowledge.
  • Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall, SIEM, and intrusion detection/prevention systems).
  • Strong understanding of commonly used Internet protocols such as SMTP, HTTP, and DNS.
  • Incident Response: Strong knowledge and experience in handling security incidents, including identifying, analysing, and responding to security events in real-time.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.



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