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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity incident response and monitoring, leveraging advanced tools and techniques to enhance threat detection and operational efficiency. Capable of mentoring team members and refining security processes in alignment with industry best practices.
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Cybersecurity Incident ResponseSOAR PlatformsSIEM TechnologiesThreat Intelligence PlatformsAI-Enabled Tools
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Hard Skills
CybersecurityIncident ResponseData AnalysisLog CorrelationThreat DetectionVulnerability ManagementAdvanced Security InvestigationsSecurity MonitoringAnomaly DetectionCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
EDR/XDR ToolsIdentity SystemsCloud EnvironmentsSecurity Monitoring TechnologiesCommercial Security Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
GCIHGCEDMicrosoft Security Operations Analyst AssociateCISSP
Industry Keywords
SOC OperationsCybersecurity ThreatsEmerging ThreatsOperational EfficiencySecurity Playbooks
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a subject matter expert for a team of analysts supporting 24/7/365 security monitoring and response operations
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including participation in off-hours and on-call rotations
- Act as an escalation point for day-to-day SOC operations and lead high-severity or complex security incidents
- Analyse, triage, and resolve complex investigations using data from multiple security technologies and information sources
- Correlate security alerts and events, execute advanced queries, and apply behavioural and anomaly-detection techniques
- Leverage commercial and open-source technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to automate repetitive tasks, enhance threat detection, and improve response efficiency
- Identify opportunities to automate SOC processes and improve operational efficiency
- Assess programme strengths and weaknesses and recommend AI solutions to enhance team capabilities, skills, and knowledge
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, AI developments, and adversary use of AI that may impact services
- Refine security playbooks, policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry best practices and evolving AI capabilities
- Recommend adjustments to security tools and processes to reduce false positives and improve detection quality
- Examine and correlate log data across endpoints, databases, applications, identity systems, networks, mobile platforms, and cloud environments
- Work with SOAR platforms, SIEM technologies, MCP solutions, threat intelligence sources, endpoints, applications, network devices, and cloud environments
- Mentor junior analysts and support the development of the wider SOC team's technical capabilities
- Work cross-functionally with relevant technical and business teams to support and secure business operations
- Report to the Manager or Director of Security Operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly within SOC, incident response, and information technology environments
- Strong technical understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats, including adversary use of AI
- Experience with SOAR, SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, identity systems, sandboxes, vulnerability management, and EDR/XDR tools
- Broad understanding of endpoints, applications, network devices, databases, cloud environments, and security monitoring technologies
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response principles
- Experience analysing and correlating large volumes of security events and log data
- Ability to perform advanced security investigations and make effective decisions during complex or high-severity incidents
- Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use AI-enabled tools effectively while applying appropriate human judgement to security decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated integrity, curiosity, adaptability, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- One or more of the following certifications would be preferred: GCIH, GCED, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate, or CISSP
Benefits
Comp & perks- Assigned workspace in the London, Swindon, or Walsall office
- Company-issued equipment
- Opportunities to work within a global cybersecurity environment
- Access to professional development and learning resources
- 4x Life Insurance
- Pension Scheme – 5% employer contribution
- Private Healthcare
- 25 days annual leave, with Holiday Buy/Sell options
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Free rewards and discounts via Gratitudes