Description
Day to day key responsibilities include* Providing prompt and comprehensive client reporting, ensuring that all events and alerts of note are raised in relevant reports and comprehensive and helpful commentary is provided for clients.
* Escalating (where necessary) events to Senior SOC Analysts.
* Carrying out all activities in line with SOC policies and SOC procedures.
* Undertaking local reporting of issues into the SOC log and providing effective internal communication and handover to oncoming shift personnel.
* Providing on the job mentoring, guidance and advice to all SOC analysts and where necessary taking on the handling of incidents to ensure the best possible service is provided to the Customer.
* Being aware of relevant Customer Service Level Agreements relating to Incident resolution and maximising the likelihood that they're met.
* Ensuring the accurate and full completion of the SOC Status Checks and that any issues arising as a result of the checks or during the shift are recorded and managed.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree
* 3+ years of administering and supporting Windows and Linux based operating systems and IT networking protocols
* 2+ years of working as a SOC Analyst
OR
* 4+ years of working as a SOC Analyst
PLUS
* Good knowledge of common network services (web, mail, FTP, etc), network vulnerabilities and network attack patterns.
* Demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills.
* Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Demonstrate understanding of IDS and IPS technologies.
* Strong Understanding of Windows event logs.
* Experience with enterprise information security data management.
* Understanding of network traffic analysis
* Experience with trouble ticketing and change management tools.
Desirable Skills:
SANS GIAC GCIA.
* SANS GIAC GCIH.
* ITIL Intermediate Course in Service Operations or OSA.
* Experience as a Security Analyst.
* Must have proven track record of delivery in a multi-disciplined environment.
* Demonstrable experience of security related incidents and work requests.
* Familiarity with industry leading security products.
* In depth knowledge of SIEM toolsets.
* In depth knowledge of Full Packet Capture toolsets.
* In depth Knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems.
Why apply?An exciting, established company with global reach ensuring that you will be working with industry leading clients to help define shape and deliver some of the most intricate Security technology projects. My client is offering a fantastic 6month contract package ideally to start ASAP with a host of benefits - If the above excites you then do not hesitate to apply or simply get in contact for further information