Security Operations (SOC) AnalystJob
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Posted An Hour Ago Be an Early Applicant Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBRThe Security Operations Analyst will monitor security incidents, manage vulnerabilities, analyze threats, and support incident response efforts to enhance security across the organization.The summary above was generated by AI, The SOC Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. You will manage security incidents and review security alerts, determine if the security events are false positives, true positives, or false negatives,while working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats.
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyse, investigate security incidents and events using various tools and technologies including SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel and EDR
Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, triage using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise.
Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies
Able to participate in an on-call rotation and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support.
Provide analysis of trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across different layers.
Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms an actionable incident.
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management to provide updates on security incidents and to ensure proper resolution
Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends.
Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams.
Participate in internal projects and initiatives to increase SOC efficiency and improve SOC tooling.
Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile and fast-moving environment.
Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, or Computer Science is preferred) or equivalent industry related experience.
At least 2 years' experience working within an information security / cyber security role
Desirable | Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester.
Knowledge of security methodologies, processes (i.e., Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, and the MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework).
Knowledge of technical security solutions (such as but not limited to firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation and cloud security).
Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS and HTTP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications and email security.
Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies.
Basic knowledge of scripting languages and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby,Java, C, etc.)
GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+Desirable Professional Certifications:?
Core Competencies
Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously.
Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of a variety of written and visual documents for diverse audiences.
Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes and approaching as needs dictate.
Work independently as a team representative of Information Security as well as showing excellent teamwork skills.
Ability to develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks, in addition, to suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability.
Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices
Desire for continual learning of new technologies and developing knowledge / skills
Benefits & conditions
28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays
Pension matched up to 7%?
Private health insurance for medical and dental?
Life Insurance
Great work/life balance and flexible working hours?
Monthly catered lunches?
Unlimited drinks and snacks?
Charitable matching gift program
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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