Job Summary
We are seeking a talented SOC Analyst to join our growing Security team in Sopra Steria's Aerospace Defence and Security sector. This exciting role will see you working with a dynamic team, supporting enterprise-scale clients and promoting a tech-first approach. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in a busy Security Operations Centre, with a solid grasp of security operations, network traffic analysis, and log data analysis. Additionally, experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP Threat Sharing is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents on critical client infrastructure.
2. Analyze network traffic, logs, and system events to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
3. Provide Incident Response support.
4. Maintain, improve, and develop team knowledge of SOC tools, security operations, and triage.
5. Prepare reports for managed clients, including technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Maintain and update security incident documentation, including incident reports, analysis findings, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience in Security Operations Centre.
* Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk implementations.
* Knowledge of the Mitre Attack Framework.
* Solid grasp of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise AntiVirus products.
* Deep technical knowledge in the analysis of log data and intrusion detection systems.
* Solid understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs, and commonly used Internet protocols.
What We Offer
* Permanent employment opportunity.
* Competitive salary up to £58,000.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days.
* Health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and flexible benefits fund.
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development.