Security Analyst/SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst/Security Operations Analyst – Permanent – Middlesex Outsource UKs Cyber division have an exciting opportunity for a Security Analyst to work within a SOC on a permanent basis Do you enjoy monitoring and analysing to identify security attacks or threats? Are you passionate about protecting organisations that are threatened by sophisticated attacks? Do you like to work with cutting edge technology? This could be the one for you! You will * Monitor and analyse Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Anomaly Detection Systems (ADS), Firewall event logs, and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset event logs to identify security attacks and threats for remediation/suppression. * Assist in Computer Security Incident Response activities for large organisations; work with first, second & third line security analysts (internal and external) to identify various malicious threats in enterprise environments. * Review attack information from other analysts in preparation for release to or onward review. * Recognise potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information. Skills & Experience * Relevant security certifications - SSCP, CEH, Security, GCIH. * Experience with SIEM (Arcsight, Logrythm, Splunk, Qradar etc) * Previous experience of working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) a distinct advantage * Good skills in Incident Response and IDS Monitoring; * Foundation of Network and Security skills; * Fundamental knowledge of Windows, Linux and Unix. * Understanding of attacks and the threat landscape * Must hold or be capable to quickly attaining UK SC clearance Outsource UK’s Cyber team is CERIS approved, meaning we are independently audited as Ethical Cyber Recruiters by CREST. We regularly hire contract and permanent professionals in the following areas for our clients – * Application Security * Pen Testers * Technical Security Analysts & Architects * Identity Access Management & SIEM / SOC Professionals * Cyber Risk Management & Senior Cyber Appointments * Threat Intel * Incident Response * Network Security If you would like to find out about other Cyber opportunities please contact Rebecca Jane on (url removed) or phone (Apply online only) Please visit our website (url removed)