Senior SOC Analyst
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Preston
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2021
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Soc Analyst
Would you like to play a key role in defending one of the UK's major defence companies from cyber-attack? We currently have vacancies for experienced SOC Analyst's within our cyber operations team.
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be working in a dedicated security team safeguarding BAE Systems Enterprise IT infrastructure against Cyber Threats coming from sources that range from state actor's trough to individuals. You will use the latest SIEM and analytical tools and apply your technical and business knowledge to proactively detect, investigate and report on the complete range of cyber-attacks faced by a Defence Prime Contractor.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber-attacks and investigations in a varied, interesting and engaging role. You will also be coming into an area of focus and growth for BAE Systems giving you access to the data and technology necessary to thrive within the position. As this is also an area of growth for BAE this role could also progress to future opportunities across the business.
Your main responsibilities as a Senior Soc Analyst will involve:
Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using the monitoring platforms and Internet resources to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents
Proactively search for those threats not easily detected by existing use cases
Act as a mentor and as an escalation point within the team for technical queries.
Ensure timely and accurate communication of incidents to IT, network or security teams across BAE Systems
Escalate suspected major security incidents / investigations where support is required
Define monitoring use cases and develop prototype rules e.g. In response to intelligence or gaps in defences
Ensure services are operated in line with agreed service definitions and measures
Contribute to the development of the services through people, process and technology where appropriate
Build a comprehensive knowledge of BAE Systems IT systems to support monitoring activities and tailor remediation recommendations to systems
Be able to work flexibly in line with the business demands
Adhere to and help ensure adherence to relevant policies, standards, processes and procedures
Contribute to and help the development of Cyber Operations through knowledge sharing, research and supporting improvement initiatives / projects
Contribute to and help define requirements for future security capabilities along with the Lead Analyst.
Your skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Relevant Vendor and GIAC Qualifications or equivalent proven industry experience.
Broad and detailed experience of technologies including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, Networks, Cloud, CDN's and Vulnerability Management
A strong technical background with a detailed knowledge of cyber security, computer networks and operating systems.
Analytical background and comfortable analysing and interpreting large and complex data sets and articulating the story behind any observations along with providing conclusions and recommendations
Knowledge and experience of using tools to dissect common threats to produce useable IOCs. E.g. Malicious document analysis.
Detailed knowledge of the current threat landscape, the TTPs frequently employed in those attacks and how we can investigate and mitigate these.
Desirable:
Background of prior experience of working in an information and/or cyber security environment (Government or commercial sector) environments
Development experience or scripting languages
What we're looking for in you:
You will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously to complete a range of tasks to time with minimal supervision. You will also be a good team player that is willing to assist and mentor others within the team.
Location: Preston and other locations considered
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
BAE Systems Air
If you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you.
From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life.
As part of our Air team, you could be working at the edge of what is technologically possible, shaping the future to ensure our customers are ready to face challenges we cannot even imagine today. You could be developing and evolving the technologies that will defend the UK for generations to come and supporting our customers around the globe.
Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.
At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems
Would you like to play a key role in defending one of the UK's major defence companies from cyber-attack? We currently have vacancies for experienced SOC Analyst's within our cyber operations team.
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be working in a dedicated security team safeguarding BAE Systems Enterprise IT infrastructure against Cyber Threats coming from sources that range from state actor's trough to individuals. You will use the latest SIEM and analytical tools and apply your technical and business knowledge to proactively detect, investigate and report on the complete range of cyber-attacks faced by a Defence Prime Contractor.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber-attacks and investigations in a varied, interesting and engaging role. You will also be coming into an area of focus and growth for BAE Systems giving you access to the data and technology necessary to thrive within the position. As this is also an area of growth for BAE this role could also progress to future opportunities across the business.
Your main responsibilities as a Senior Soc Analyst will involve:
Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using the monitoring platforms and Internet resources to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents
Proactively search for those threats not easily detected by existing use cases
Act as a mentor and as an escalation point within the team for technical queries.
Ensure timely and accurate communication of incidents to IT, network or security teams across BAE Systems
Escalate suspected major security incidents / investigations where support is required
Define monitoring use cases and develop prototype rules e.g. In response to intelligence or gaps in defences
Ensure services are operated in line with agreed service definitions and measures
Contribute to the development of the services through people, process and technology where appropriate
Build a comprehensive knowledge of BAE Systems IT systems to support monitoring activities and tailor remediation recommendations to systems
Be able to work flexibly in line with the business demands
Adhere to and help ensure adherence to relevant policies, standards, processes and procedures
Contribute to and help the development of Cyber Operations through knowledge sharing, research and supporting improvement initiatives / projects
Contribute to and help define requirements for future security capabilities along with the Lead Analyst.
Your skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Relevant Vendor and GIAC Qualifications or equivalent proven industry experience.
Broad and detailed experience of technologies including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, Networks, Cloud, CDN's and Vulnerability Management
A strong technical background with a detailed knowledge of cyber security, computer networks and operating systems.
Analytical background and comfortable analysing and interpreting large and complex data sets and articulating the story behind any observations along with providing conclusions and recommendations
Knowledge and experience of using tools to dissect common threats to produce useable IOCs. E.g. Malicious document analysis.
Detailed knowledge of the current threat landscape, the TTPs frequently employed in those attacks and how we can investigate and mitigate these.
Desirable:
Background of prior experience of working in an information and/or cyber security environment (Government or commercial sector) environments
Development experience or scripting languages
What we're looking for in you:
You will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously to complete a range of tasks to time with minimal supervision. You will also be a good team player that is willing to assist and mentor others within the team.
Location: Preston and other locations considered
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
BAE Systems Air
If you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you.
From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life.
As part of our Air team, you could be working at the edge of what is technologically possible, shaping the future to ensure our customers are ready to face challenges we cannot even imagine today. You could be developing and evolving the technologies that will defend the UK for generations to come and supporting our customers around the globe.
Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.
At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems