Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Come and join the Littlefish team Role: Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (Hybrid) Remote but connected Salary: Up to £40,000plus 20% shift allowance Our Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, AT&T USM, Qualys, Office365, MS Exchange, Defender Suite & ADX Platform. Must be eligible for SC Clearance (Must have been a UK resident for the last 5 years). shift pattern: Working 12-hour shifts on a 4 days on and 4 days off 4 nights on and 4 nights off rotation. Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make arealdifference and become a giant slayer.As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement.Theseare thepassionate and high performingpeoplewho enjoy and thrive onthinking outside the box. Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, andadd toour skills and experienceas we see Littlefish grow. So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you. The role and what youll be getting up to on a day-to-day basis: Littlefish is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst (Tier 2) to come and join our growing Cyber division. As the Cyber Security Analyst (Tier 2) you will report into the CSOC Manager and be responsible for monitoring customer infrastructure for potential threats. You will undertake timely investigations of and respond to security alerts to identify security incidents and take action to appropriately contain threats. Your main duties will include: Monitoring of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform Investigation of security alerts Responding to security events and alerts Act as escalation point for Tier 1 analysts Ensuring the integrity of customer IT infrastructures Protecting information systems residing upon them from external and internal attack/ compromise Conducting privilege account reviews, etc Analysing security breaches to identify the root cause Communicate with customers regarding security related incidents Assist in threat signature implementation and tuning Define and mature playbooks for response to cyber threats Provide teaching/mentoring to tier 1 Cyber Security Analysts Assess the scope of attacks and the affected systems Use threat intelligence to pinpoint scale of the attack, the type of attack and systems affected Provide incident response for confirmed security incidents What are we looking for in the successful candidate? 1years experience in Security Operations or similar role Experience in investigating and responding to cyber security threats within strict SLAs. Experience with, SIEM, EDR and Email Security toolsets and how to leverage these tools to provide robust Detect & Respond services. Experience in mentoring and assisting analysts of varying levels of skill. A solid understanding of KQL Experience of utilising the Microsoft Defender Suite in security operations environment. Skills/Knowledge Sound technical understanding of security threats and compromise methods Understanding of server, client and network technologies. Understanding of security attack vectors and techniques utilised, including areas such as Business Email & user account Compromise, malicious payload installation & execution and reconnaissance activity. Understanding of the everchanging emerging threat landscape and how to interpret these threats to create initiate mitigation actions across a clients security estate. Willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate Critical thinking and analytical skills Excellent written and oral communications skills Great interpersonal and teamwork skills Education/Qualifications Essential: SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst MS-900 Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Preferred: CompTIA Security or equivalent SANS: GSOC, GMON, GCED, GCDA What can we offer you? Through our one-of-a-kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500. The Littlefish Academy is a structured learning and development program that gives you the opportunity to improve your technical ability, enhance the quality of service you provide to our customers and increase your earning potential. Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare, i.e., Dental, Optical, Physio, plus much more Casual dress policy Company Pension Scheme Breakout facilities with table tennis and gaming suites Company social events Life at Littlefish: Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a option has a prefer not to say).