Senior SOC Analyst, NCC Group

• This role is ideal for a seasoned SOC Analyst with experience in cyber security looking to broaden their scope of cyber skills with a strong focus on detection and response to cyber incidents
• Experience working in relevant SOC analyst roles
• Practical knowledge and experience of security and networking toolsets such including Microsoft’s XDR suite (Sentinel/Defender)
• Pre-existing, in-depth knowledge of common network protocols and endpoint detection/forensics
• Pre-existing, in-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux based operating systems
• Experience in the extensive analysis of common security incidents
• Ability to stay calm in highly sensitive and high-pressure incidents
• The following certifications are desirable, but not a requirement. Successful candidates that do not possess these certifications may be tasked with working towards them at the beginning of their employment:

Desirable

• NCC Group’s Cloud XDR Team provide a world class Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services, detecting, responding and mitigating cyber-attacks on our customers networks in our Security Operations Centres using the Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem
• The Cloud XDR Team are looking for a Team Lead with a passion for security to join the team to help the customers get the most out of our services and to protect their networks
• This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced and talented team and help NCC Group build and deliver world class services to our customers
• Monitor global systems looking for potential threats, vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise
• Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts utilizing Microsoft XDR suite (Sentinel/Defender etc)
• Act as incident handlers during high priority incidents
• Provide Incident remediation and prevention documentation and recommendations to customers based on defined procedures and analyst experience
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring procedures
• Provide customer service that always exceeds our customers’ expectations
• Initiate escalation procedure to counteract potential threats, vulnerabilities and threat actors
• Compilation and review of service focused reporting
• Act as an escalation point for more junior members of the team, providing assistance and mentoring where necessary
• Providing assistance to XDR SOC Analysts on general Triage and Threat Hunting engagements
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC procedures and documentation
• Actively liaise with clients in order to understand specific risk areas and act as a touch point for issues raised
• Perform other duties as assigned