- Company Name
- Livestock Information Ltd
- Job Title
- SOC Analyst - Fixed Term Contract
- Job Description
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**Job title**
SOC Analyst – Fixed Term Contract
**Role Summary**
Responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across Azure environments. Leads incident investigations, conducts threat hunting, and manages Azure Sentinel configuration to protect critical systems. Works closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, documenting actions and driving continuous improvement of SOC processes.
**Expectations**
- Deliver high‑quality incident response and threat detection within a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
- Handle out‑of‑hours incidents, maintaining readiness for rapid response.
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead complex incident investigations, identify root causes, and coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Mentor team members and collaborate with resolver teams.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting using threat intelligence sources and security tools.
- Analyze logs, network traffic, and endpoint data to uncover emerging threats.
- Develop and maintain threat profiles, TTPs, and detection rules.
- Integrate IOCs into SOC tooling and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Configure, manage, and fine‑tune Microsoft Azure Sentinel (custom queries, alerts, workbooks).
- Integrate diverse data sources into Sentinel for comprehensive monitoring.
- Identify, track, and prioritize high‑risk vulnerabilities; drive remediation.
- Implement Azure security controls (NSGs, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Azure AD).
- Document incidents, findings, and lessons learned; produce comprehensive reports.
- Stay current on threat landscape and enhance SOC workflows and procedures.
**Required Skills**
- Proven SOC analyst experience with incident response and threat detection.
- Proficiency in Azure Sentinel (SIEM, log queries, alerts, workbooks).
- Strong threat hunting and intelligence capabilities (IOC integration, TTP development).
- Experience with vulnerability management in cloud environments.
- Deep knowledge of Azure security architecture and best practices.
- Ability to analyze complex security data and communicate effectively.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure and during out‑of‑hours incidents.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (preferred).
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or relevant Azure security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.