Security Operations Analyst
PERMANENT ROLE WITH SMART DCC
Based in Manchester
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
Analyses and monitors the organization's cyber security measures; responds to actual penetration attempts by malicious parties. Working on a 3 shift pattern monthly rotation.
What are we looking for?
1. Perform forensic analysis and gather evidence.
2. Assist in gathering forensic data and physical equipment.
3. Act as incident responder for potential incidents identified.
4. Ability to work under pressure.
5. In-depth understanding of the cyber threat landscape and advances adversary tactics.
6. Conduct security assessments regularly to identify vulnerabilities and perform risk analysis.
7. Analyse breaches to reach the root cause.
8. Generate reports for IT administrators, business managers, and security leaders.
9. Advise and implement necessary changes required to counter the attack or improvise security standards.
10. Keep the security systems up to date and contribute to security strategies.
11. Document incidents to contribute to incident response and disaster recovery plans.
12. Perform internal and external security audits.
13. In the case of third-party vendors, verify their security strength and collaborate with them.
14. Monitor security infrastructure, identifying and reporting real-time attacks and vulnerabilities on the client network.
15. Identification of incidents and subsequent analysis and investigation to determine their severity and the response required.
16. Ensure that incidents are correctly reported and documented in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
17. Be prepared to provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident.
18. Maintain a keen understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the security of the client network.
19. Update Protective Monitoring/SOC documentation, processes, and procedures as required.
20. Intermediate knowledge and experience of Linux; Windows; Azure; AWS; Elastic Stack; Tenable; Threat Intel gathering; Mitre Att&ck Framework; Office 365 security centre; Endpoint manager; and Carbon black.
21. Previous experience in the energy sector.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.com.
What to do now
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
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