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
