Job Specifications
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst to join our existing experienced team.
What do we look for in a SOC Analyst?
We are powered by brilliant people.
As a SOC Analyst, you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
We are a small, thriving company based in Farnborough, delivering proofs of concept and high quality, focused IT consultancy.
We are looking to recruit a SOC Analyst to join us on fast moving, innovative and influential work that is underway in the Defence and Security Sector.
You will have a challenging, vastly interesting, and technically diverse role.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Leading shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery
Providing oversight and management to Junior Analysts
Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal
Responding to incidents, utilising a catalogue of playbooks
Escalation of complex incidents to Tier 2 Incident Response Teams
Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment
Triage and Review Vulnerability Scanning Reports, feeding results back into technical teams
Review Secure Configurations, feeding back into technical teams for remediations of issues
Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders
Feedback service improvement ideas to the SOC Manager
Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline
Experience (Essential)
Previous experience in Security, SOC or related technical field with desired, specific focus on
Incident Management
Vulnerability Management
Relevant qualification(s) in Cyber Security, or other related technical roles
Examples
Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks etc.
Professional Qualifications from organisations such as CompTIA, ISACA etc.
Technical qualifications in security and technology such as (but not limited to) cloud computing, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning/Management etc.
Understanding of some (or all) of the following:
Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
Security Incident Management
Risk Management
Information Security (CIA)
Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats
IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)
JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)
Security Awareness
Information Classification
Experience (Nice to have)
Previous experience managing shifts
Previous experience managing, coaching or mentoring Junior Analysts to develop skillsets
About SiXworks
SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.
We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security.
This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.
Why join SiXworks?
Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces.
We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!
A word on UK Security Clearance
Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.
More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy
About the Company
SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security.
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