Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: SOC Security Analyst

Department: IT

Location: Hampton Wick / Hybrid

Country: UK

Level: Individual Contributor

Reports To: Head of IT and Information Security Officer

Role Type: Permanent/Part Time

Contracted Hours/Days: 22.5 hours per week

Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (£50,000 - £67000 FTE)

About Us

Reveal Media specialises in Body Worn Camera systems that capture evidence from a first-person perspective. This equipment has a proven and major impact on crime reduction, abuse against the wearer and the associated cost reductions.

We have become the most successful European company in this rapidly expanding market and have sold our equipment to the majority of Police Forces in the UK as well as many local authorities and private organisations. Reveal Media has also sold into over 40 countries and is rapidly expanding its international activities.

It's an exciting time to work for Reveal as we continue to lead the world in the development and application of Body Worn Video Technology.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated SOC Security Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a SOC Security Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and remediating logs and incidents to ensure the security and integrity of our organization's systems and data. This role requires expertise in Azure and Cloud 365, as well as experience with Pulse VPN, Ubiquiti Router Firewalls, and Datto RMM.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security event logs and alerts from various sources, including network devices, servers, and security tools.
• Review and analyse security incidents, identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including conducting root cause analysis and implementing appropriate Corrective and Preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement incident response plans and procedures.
• Maintain and update security incident response documentation, including playbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests working in collaboration with 3rd parties to identify potential security risks and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Monitor and assess network traffic patterns, identifying and mitigating potential security breaches or unauthorized access attempts.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and proactively recommend security enhancements.
• Configure and manage security tools and systems, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, firewalls, and Datto RMM.
• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure secure configuration and deployment of Azure and Cloud 365 services.
• Participate in incident response exercises and tabletop simulations to test and improve the organization's incident response capabilities.
• Generate regular reports and metrics on security incidents, trends, and operational performance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Professional/Personal Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a SOC Security Analyst or similar role, with a focus on monitoring, reviewing, and remediating logs and incidents.
• Strong understanding of Azure and Cloud 365 services, including configuration, monitoring, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in working with Pulse VPN, Ubiquiti Router Firewalls, and Datto RMM.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security technologies, and tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience in incident response, including incident triage, investigation, and mitigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential for the Role

· DBS Clearance to be undertaken for successful candidates

· NVPP3 With SC Cleared Police Vetting. to be undertaken for successful candidates

· Minimum 5 years prior cyber security experience.

· MS Azure qualification.

Desirable

· CRISC

· CISSP

· ISO27001 qualification.

· Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) qualification.

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