Role context and purpose:

We are looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our rapidly evolving team. If you thrive in a faced paced, continually changing environment with a company that prides itself on being a flexible, diverse and inclusive employer then Red Helix is for you.

The SOC Analyst plays a crucial role in monitoring and analysing security events to identify and respond to potential threats. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to keep our customers safe.

This role will have an expectation of on-call with additional out of hours work when required.

Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring:

· Analyse log data, security events, and alerts to identify suspicious activity.

· Investigate potential security incidents and escalate them to senior analysts or the incident response team when necessary.

· Learn and understand common security threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs).

Incident Response:

· Assist and act as a lead for the analysts pn incident response, gathering evidence and documenting security incidents.

· Understand basic incident response procedures.

Security Awareness:

· Stay up to date on emerging cyber threats and trends.

· Contribute to a culture of security awareness within the SOC team.

Collaboration:

· Work effectively with other SOC analysts and security professionals.

· Communicate security incidents and findings clearly and concisely.

Key focus areas:

· Monitor and analyse security events for suspicious activity.

· Investigate potential security incidents and escalate as needed.

· Have an in depth understanding of core security concepts and best practices.

· Contribute to a collaborative and security-focused SOC environment.

Be able to lead a team effectively and support and deputise for the SOC manager when required to do so

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education and Qualifications

· Degree level or equivalent in IT, Computer Science or similar discipline or certification.

Cybersecurity certifications a plus (e.g., Security+, CompTIA A+).

Experience

· Minimum of 2-3 yrs experience in a similar security role

· Strong interest in cybersecurity.

Competencies and Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Knowledge

· A good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS).

· Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux).

· Interest in learning about security tools (SIEM, EDR).

· Understanding of security best practices

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