Cyber Security Analyst

Accenture
Manchester, UK
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Computer Programming Linux Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Protocols
+5 more
Security Information and Event Management Mitre Att&ck Cybercrime Splunk Blue Team (Cyber Security)

Job description

If you are looking to make your mark on a rapidly growing SecOps team with some very exciting clients, look no further. We are searching for a passionate and enthusiastic Cyber Security Analyst to join our Blue Team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an inquisitive nature and a keen interest when it comes to technical cybersecurity topics such as threat hunting, attacker tactics and techniques, monitoring and alerting, threat intelligence, and incident readiness and response., Security monitoring and incident response

Detection engineering - Develop, maintain, and enhance security detection content primarily for the Splunk SIEM, to enable the detection of threats across diverse platforms (e.g. cloud, endpoints, and networks)

Use frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to map detection rules and maximise threat coverage

Use analytical platforms to query high volume datasets to identify trends and spot unusual behaviours, indicative of malicious activity

Proactive threat hunting using available client data

Collection and/or interpretation of different sources of threat intelligence

Incident response

Automation of SecOps processes using scripting

Requirements

The successful candidate should have experience in some of the following areas:

  • Core cybersecurity concepts such as network security, cryptography, cloud security, forensics
  • Understanding of network protocols and how they can be abused by attackers
  • Knowledge of the most prevalent APTs and their TTPs
  • Ability to understand client-specific challenges and tailor solutions accordingly
  • Commitment to staying abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and methodologies in cybersecurity
  • Creative and resourceful in finding solutions to complex cyber challenges
  • Knowledge of common analysis techniques associated with Windows and/or Linux
  • Experience with Scripting and Programming - e.g. Python/Bash/c/c++/Java

Benefits & conditions

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days of vacation per year, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for.

About the company

Our Cyber Practice is a fast-growing community of industry leading experts. The practice covers Assurance, Compliance, Security Operations (SecOps), Offensive Security and Security Research. It is critical that the relevance and quality of the services that we provide is maintained and augmented and that the team members have every opportunity to grow and learn with the organisation., Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces .

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