Security Operations Analyst West Midlands

Worcester, Worcestershire
Michael Page Technology

You will be joining an expanding security operations team to perform monitoring and proactive threat hunting duties.

Client Details

My client is from Public Sector, who is now expanding the cyber security team to enhance the cyber defense capabilities.

Description

• Watch for unusual activity and alerts from security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS).
• Investigate and report potential security incidents, like data breaches or unauthorised access.
• Respond quickly to security incidents, such as malware infections or network intrusions.
• Work with teams to contain and resolve the issue, ensuring minimal impact.
• Analyse the cause of incidents and suggest improvements to prevent future attacks.
• Proactively search for hidden threats within the organisation’s network and systems.
• Use advanced techniques to identify potential security risks before they cause harm.
• Work closely with other teams to mitigate the threats and improve defences.
• Run scans to find weak points in the network, applications, and devices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to fix these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers.

Profile

• Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Operations
• Experience in threats hunting and monitoring
• Practical experience in utilising SOC tools like SIEM, EDR, etc.
• Good knowledge in Networking and Infrastructure system
• Eligible for SC Cleared

Desirable:

• Experience in vulnerabilities scanning tools
• IAM / PAM skills
• Familiar with Azure cloud environments and technologies

Job Offer

28 days Annual leave + bank holidaysGenerous pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGym membership discounts