Security Operations Centre Analyst

We are recruiting a skilled and dedicated Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our collaborated team. As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, and responding to cyber threats effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in cyber security to support law enforcement efforts and protect public safety.

This presents an exciting chance for you to apply your proficiency in penetration testing at Surrey Police and Sussex Police, enhancing our internal testing capabilities. Your efforts will drive proactive detection and resolution of vulnerabilities within our systems., * Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents within the Forces’ network and systems

• Scoping, planning, and delivering penetration tests, IT Health checks and security assessments of the Forces’ network, systems and devices
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, protocols, and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate security breaches, conduct analysis, and mitigate risks
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC Analyst
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and implement proactive measures to prevent breaches
• Participate in cyber security exercises, drills, and simulations to test incident response capabilities and readiness
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Deputise for the IT Security Officer where required

• Proven expertise in IT security encompassing technical infrastructure, Microsoft Cloud computing, networks, databases, and systems
• Demonstrable experience in scoping and conducting penetration tests. Ideally, you will possess a relevant NCSC-approved certification such as The Cyber Scheme Team Member
• Extensive experience with Microsoft security tooling, including adding new assets, configuring alerts and troubleshooting issues
• Well-evidenced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities to identify technical vulnerabilities through security assessments and threat intelligence, facilitating corrective actions
• Hands-on experience in security incident investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Track record of producing clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement abilities for stakeholder communication and external representation
• Relevant security qualifications such as CompTIA CySA+ and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables’ Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you., We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Surrey Police & Sussex Police only accept applications online via our own careers site ‘Police Jobs Surrey & Sussex’. Genuine job advertisements published on other websites will always redirect you to complete your application on our official careers site, if you are not redirected to our careers site, please do not submit your application.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment