Security Services Analyst (Cyber)

Job Description


Salary/ Benefits
In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer of £30,000 - £32,000 based on experience plus bonus and a range of benefits.

Client
VANRATH are pleased to be working with an industry leading international cyber security firm who are recruiting for high calibre candidates to join their SOC team as a Security Services Analysts to cover 13:00 - 22:00 Mon to Fri (US Hours). There is potential for shift-based work on a 24/7 basis - candidates should apply with this in mind.

Overview

We're currently recruiting for roles in our Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a Level 1 (L1) Security Services (SES) analyst. SES Analysts operate at the front lines of cyber security, actively reviewing and analyzing data to identify potential threats to our customers worldwide. They also work directly with customers on meeting their cyber needs during onboarding and beyond. The best candidates are confident, quick learners and possess a clear passion for the security industry.

Applicants should have 2+ years' experience in cyber security or related disciplines, ideally within security operations directly.

The role is based upon core hours in the specified location, supporting our Global SOC customers. Shift / night work is not required, but some limited OnCall may be expected.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Configuration, tuning and management of a selection of industry leading SIEMs and other security technologies
  • Supporting the goals and outcomes of a global SOC operation.
  • Actively engage with customers on routine and high priority queries and analyses
  • Proactively analyse event data to adapt and improve current detection coverage
  • Support customers in onboarding and orientation to SOC services
  • Work with internal and external partner teams with customer outcomes at the core
  • Operate within a team of subject matter experts for Vulnerability, Patch and Endpoint management

Education and Experience

  • Degree in a relevant technical discipline, OR
  • Relevant Industry certifications (Security+, CEH, GIAC, etc.), OR
  • Commensurate technical industry experience

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Willingness to learn new skills and proactively drive self-education
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and work well with a team across multiple locations
  • Ability to work in a team environment, to work under pressure and show flexibility
  • Broad understanding & familiarity with networking concepts & protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, etc.)
  • Broad understanding & familiarity of Operating System fundamentals (Windows or Linux)
  • Broad understanding & experience with fundamental cyber security concepts, such as types of cyber-attacks and why attackers perform them
  • Previous experience in a relevant security technical role, such as a SOC or equivalent security operation
  • Previous experience with security detection technologies such as SIEMs, vulnerability management or endpoint management

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in a customer facing security role
  • Experience in scripting, automation and software development
  • Experience in incident response

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Cyber Security job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact David Kernohan in the strictest confidence.