CSOC Analyst 

About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Position Overview:
As a CSOC Analyst, you will play a vital role within the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) by actively monitoring and managing security events to protect the organisation and its clients from potential threats. 

You will employ a range of security tools and technologies, particularly SIEM, to identify and mitigate risks associated with malicious activities. Your role demands a proactive approach to incident investigation, collaboration with internal teams, and a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction while staying abreast of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Essentially, you are the frontline defender against cyber threats, ensuring robust security measures are in place to protect valuable data and infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• Work within a multi-disciplined CSOC team identifying, owning, progressing and resolving security incidents.
• Perform the prompt and effective triage and investigation of security events and incidents applying sound problem solving methods to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact.
• Provide technical support for the identification and response to events or incidents of a suspicious or malicious nature, and apparent security breaches.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Drive customer satisfaction and continuously seek to improve operational performance
• Maintain a continuous understanding of the threat landscape with in-depth knowledge around threat actors, TTPs and vulnerabilities

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience working with SIEM technology, preferably within a CSOC / SOC environment
• Demonstrable technical knowledge, skills and/or experience in intrusion analysis, and network and security investigation using a variety of security tools (EDR, DLP, AV)
• Working knowledge and experience of core security and infrastructure technologies (e.g. firewall logs, network security tools, proxies)
• Experience of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS
• A formal qualification or certification in cyber security
• An awareness of cyber security related standards and regulations, for example, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS

Please note you also need to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). The criteria for this is stipulated by the UK government. It normally requires you to be a British national and resident in the UK for the last 5 years. 

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The budgeted salary for this role is between £35,000 and £45,000 per year depending on experience. 

Hybrid working:

This hybrid role, with a remote-first emphasis, necessitates being in the office or at a client site 1 day per week. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Our Selection Process:

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.

As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.

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