Senior Security Analyst

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom NCC Group Full time

Position Title: Senior Cyber Security Monitoring Analyst (R3) 

Location: Hybrid / Manchester 

Role Purpose:   

As a Senior Security Analyst at NCC Group, your role is pivotal in safeguarding our clients' digital assets and ensuring the integrity of their networks and systems. Your primary purpose revolves around proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, thereby fortifying our clients' defence posture against evolving cyber risks. You will also be expected to manage and mentor a team of Rank 2 analysts, providing guidance, support, and technical leadership to ensure the successful execution of security operations and projects. Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, empowering team members to develop their skills and contribute effectively to our collective security objectives. 

Summary:  

Today, it is an unavoidable fact that your business-critical infrastructure and systems are at risk of attack. The key to good security is a clear understanding of what is most critical to the business. Where you do not have enough internal resources, time or skills to monitor and manage your IT environment 24/7, NCC Group can help, freeing up your skilled employees to focus on value-add activity. 

NCC Group provide a range of managed and hosted services delivered from our UK based Security Operations Centre SOC which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Our team of over 30 accredited security experts are available 24/7, dealing daily with over 200 million log events and providing support for over 5,000 network devices. 

We are specialists in SIEM, our services backed by our EDGE methodology built up through dozens of major deployments and hundreds of use cases with many of the UK’s largest companies.

We provide a single point of contact for all of your managed security needs and can work with you to define and achieve you own individual security requirements. Our team of experts provide proactive monitoring and reporting, monitoring your equipment to ensure maximum availability and responding to calls to support change requests and helping diagnose system issues. 

Read more about the services offered by the NCC Group Security Operations Centre here:

What we are looking for in you:  

Primary Responsibilities:  

Provide in depth triage and investigation for the following: IDS/IPS, Full Packet Capture devices, Firewall, DDoS detection and mitigation, availability and SIEM platforms - looking for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise.  Perform Threat Hunting engagements, deep dives and act as a technical escalation point for incidents.  Act as an incident handler during high priority incidents.  Provide incident remediation and prevention documentation and recommendations to customers based on defined procedures and analyst experience.  Document and develop new processes related to security monitoring procedures.  Provide customer service that exceeds our customers’ expectations at all times.  Initiate escalation procedure to counteract potential threats, vulnerabilities, and threat actors.  Compilation, review, and publication of service focused reporting.  Act as an escalation point for all members of the Cyber Monitoring team, providing assistance and mentoring where necessary.  Manage and mentor a team of Rank 2 analysts, providing guidance, support, and technical leadership to ensure the successful execution of security operations and projects.  Contribute to analyst training programs and continuous improvement.  Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC procedures and documentation.  Conduct Baselining for new customers during an onboarding process. 

Experience / Skills:  

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Security Analyst  Practical knowledge of security and networking toolsets such as SIEM, IDS, Vulnerability Management, Availability Monitoring, packet capture and other threat detection technologies.  Pre-existing, in-depth knowledge of common network protocols.  Pre-existing, in-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux based operating systems.  Experience in the extensive analysis of common security incidents.  Ability to stay calm in highly sensitive and high-pressure incidents.  Experience with:  LogRhythm  ArcSight  Splunk.

Certifications:  

At least 1 of the following certifications are required. 

CREST: CRIA / CMRE / CNIA  GIAC: GCIA / GCIH 

Behaviours:  

Focusing on Clients and Customers. Working as One NCC.  Always Learning.  Being Inclusive and Respectful. Delivery Brilliantly. Enabling Performance 

Why NCC Group?   

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Working in our SOC at NCC Group is not just a job, it's a commitment to safeguarding digital landscapes and protecting our clients from ever-evolving threats. Together, as a cohesive team, we stand as the frontline defenders of cybersecurity, driven by a shared passion for excellence and a relentless dedication to our mission. In this dynamic environment, every moment presents an opportunity to learn, to innovate, and to make a real difference. Here, collaboration is not just encouraged, it's ingrained within our culture, fostering an atmosphere of trust, support, and mutual respect. Each day, we rise to the challenge, knowing that our collective efforts not only strengthen the security posture of our clients but also shape the future of cybersecurity.

Come join us?

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits; 

⏰Flexible working

Financial & Investment

Pension Life Assurance  Share Save Scheme  Maternity & Paternity leave 

Community & Volunteering Programmes

⚡ Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Healthcare

️ Office Lifestyle

‍ ‍ Employee Referral Program

Lifestyle & Wellness

Learning & Development

‍ Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?   

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