Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst - #189607

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

You’ll be joining Cyro Cyber, part of MGroup, a specialist cyber security consultancy founded in 2021 to help public sector and financial organisations protect their Critical Digital Infrastructure. While Cyro Cyber has grown in size, reach and expertise, its core purpose remains the same: delivering trusted, independent cyber security advice and services to keep clients safe in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Cyro Cyber operates across the UK, with offices in London and Farnborough, working on high-impact, mission-critical projects that really matter.

As part of your role as a SOC Analyst, some out of hours support is to be expected. A rota between the team members is used to ensure 24x7x365 cover is provided for the business and you are required to support this as required.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

• Monitor networks, endpoints and systems for potential security threats using SIEM, EDR and related tooling
• Identify and investigate suspicious activity across email, DNS and endpoint environments
• Support continuous improvement of SOC capabilities, tooling and processes
• Contribute to the development and ownership of security policies, standards and procedures
• Undertake initial triage, investigation and response to security incidents
• Assess risks and determine appropriate escalation routes for incidents
• Communicate incidents clearly to stakeholders in line with defined processes
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all investigations within ticketing systems
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure timely resolution and follow-up actions
• Provide guidance on security controls and best practice during incidents
• Take ownership of designated security tools and related activities
• Proactively develop your skills and stay current with emerging cyber threats

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum experience 1 – 2 years in a SOC environment or using security tooling.
• Some knowledge & understanding of, and experience in IT security
• Understanding of networking protocols, routing & firewall functionality.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, including SIEMs, ticketing systems, scanning tools (nmap, tenable) and experience with scripting tools such as Python or PowerShell.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Some understanding of penetration testing tools and techniques.
• Event Log analysis.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and underlying network protocols.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in developing procedures and processes.
• A proactive and solution-oriented attitude.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts

• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of Cyro Cyber, a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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