SOC Consultant

at  DataSource

INTRODUCTION

Our client are one of the leading consultancy in the UK and they are looking for expert SOC Analysts to work closely with their defence clients to protect their IT Infrastructure.
You will be monitoring, detecting, investigating security events, incidents and alerts in order to get to the root cause of the problem and liaising with various different stakeholders to implement best practice.
You will need good knowledge of Security frameworks and standards and ideally qualified.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Working in a security operations centre (SOC) environment.
• Security information and event management (SIEM) tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of network security, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security.
• A good Understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001.
• Experience working in or with Government organisations.
• Knowledge of Government cyber requirements related to Defence and Security e.g. Secure by Design, JSP 440.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or GIAC GMON, GCIA or equivalent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring security events and alerts.
• Analysing security incidents to find the root cause.
• Maintain a security log and data analysis to identify threats.
• Working on improving the security monitoring systems and develop response procedures.
• Liaising with clients to provide security incident reports.
• Continuously improve the security operations and processes.
• Implementing detection systems.
• Keep up to date with security threats.
• Supporting the IT teams to resolve incidents.
• Working across a multi disciplinary team to both technical and non technical clients.