Please Note:
Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.
As a team:
You will work with some of the best in the industry, on prestigious projects with the world's most high-profile blue-chip companies and enjoy the benefits of being part of Accenture Security. You will be using the newest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.
In our team you will learn:
The role encompasses both monitoring and responding to alerts raised by various toolsets as part of an ongoing managed security monitoring service.
As a Senior SOC Analyst you will:
1. Respond to alerts raised by shift analysts.
2. Perform detailed analysis and undertake an in-depth investigation into potential and confirmed security incidents.
3. Raise incidents where necessary & act as a point of contact throughout.
4. Conduct threat hunting across client environments.
5. Develop and refine threat hunting techniques.
6. Review and action alerts flagged as tuning candidates.
7. Conduct proactive threat research.
8. Develop and implement new signatures/rules.
9. Task and handle the delivery of junior analysts.
10. Develop & mentor junior members of staff.
11. Lead the delivery of SOC projects.
12. Support client engagements and or service meetings, representing the business to external partners.
13. Provide out-of-hours technical escalation support to shift analysts.
14. Develop SOC playbooks.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. A detailed understanding of the core subject area, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and security.
2. An understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies.
3. A solid grasp of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention, and anti-virus.
4. Any relevant academic or industry specific training.
Set yourself apart:
1. Ability to seek out new ways of working more efficiently.
2. Sustain a high level of focus, effort, and energy.
3. Share real stories and experiences to truly connect with others.
4. Create an open environment that encourages team members to be their authentic selves.
5. Drive activities to ensure value is added and/or requirements are met.
What's in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
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