Security of Operations Threat Detection Analyst

Our client has an opportunity for a SOC Threat Detection Analyst to join them on a contract basis for 12 months, with potential for extension/moving to a permanent position.

The successful applicant will drive a proactive ethos in an ever-changing cyber security environment and provide robust threat hunting, detection and analysis within the 24x7 SOC.

Role: SOC Threat Detection Analyst
Location: Stevenage - fully onsite
Hours: Shifts of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
Hourly Rate: 81.35 per hour
Clearance: DV clearance required - can start on SC

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct proactive Threat Hunting in collaboration with the CTI function
• Lead Optimisation of the Threat Detection rulesets working with the ISR function
• Assist with the maintenance of Security technologies
• Assisting the SOC Team with project activity
• Supporting the Incident responder with HR and InfoSec related investigations
• Attend routine security meetings

Requirements:

• A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications.
• Demonstrable experience with YARA and Sigma rulesets
• Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S.
• Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools.
• Hands on experience with IDS/IPS technologies and threat hunting activities.
• Strong analytical experience and mind-set.
• Experience within Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks.
• Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact.
• Good communication skills liaising with the business and suppliers.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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