SOC Analyst

at  dmgmedia

SOC ANALYST

Location: dmg::media Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid: 3 days in the office at the following address: 9 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5HY

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
• Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary.
• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

JOB INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our dynamic Security Operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber and information security incidents, ensuring the protection of our organisation’s information assets. The SOC Analyst will work closely with other cyber analysts, IT teams, and business units to mitigate risks and improve our security posture.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Prior experience working in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Technical Acumen: Experience with financial and business systems security.
• Threat Awareness: Awareness of current and emerging cyber threats affecting organisations and their third parties.
• We are seeking a highly inquisitive and creative SOC Analyst to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will possess a natural curiosity and a passion for uncovering hidden patterns and anomalies within complex data sets.
• Your ability to think outside the box and approach problems from unique angles will be crucial in enhancing our security posture and staying ahead of emerging threats.

• Incident Detection and Response: Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, EDR, XDR, and NDR tools, and respond to potential threats in a timely manner.
• Threat Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents to determine root causes, impact, and remediation steps.
• Vulnerability Management: Assist in the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities within the organisation’s systems and applications.
• Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyse network traffic, system logs, and other security-related data to identify potential security incidents.
• Investigation and Forensics: Perform detailed investigations and forensic analysis of security breaches to understand the attack vectors and methods used by threat actors.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, including findings, impact assessments, and recommendations for future prevention.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, business units, and external partners to ensure coordinated responses to security incidents and continuous improvement of security measures.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to security policies, procedures, and standards, and provide input on policy development based on emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Security Tools Management: Manage and optimise security tools and technologies, ensuring they are effectively configured and maintained.
• Training and Awareness: Participate in security awareness training programs to educate staff on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Out of hours cover : Sharing with other members of the team out of hours incident responsibilities.
  Person Specification
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• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in information security with hands-on experience in a SOC environment.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, cyber security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Certifications: Relevant security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ Security Analyst (CySA+), SC-200, GSOC
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using security tools and technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, and vulnerability management platforms. Network Fundamentals and Operating Systems.
• Knowledge: Basis understanding of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, NISTCSF, CIS, and PCI DSS.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyse and interpret complex security data.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with peers and other departments.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Continuous Learning: A proactive approach to staying updated on the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies.