Associate SOC Analyst

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Description

The R1 Analyst plays a vital role in the Security Operations Centre (SOC), contributing to the organisation's overall cybersecurity posture by actively participating in the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents and events. With a focus on continuous learning and collaboration, the R1 Analyst supports the SOC team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Through the application of foundational technical skills and a strong dedication to detail-oriented analysis, the R1 Analyst assists in safeguarding the organisation's critical systems, data, and assets from cyber risks. By working closely with senior analysts and leveraging emerging technologies, the R1 Analyst helps maintain a vigilant and proactive defense against evolving cyber threats, enabling the organisation to operate securely and with confidence.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor health and security alerts and events from various sources including security information and event management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other monitoring tools.
• Conduct initial triage of security incidents to assess their severity and potential impact on the organization.
• Document and maintain incident details, including initial findings, actions taken, and any relevant evidence.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Initiate escalation procedure to counteract potential threats, vulnerabilities and threat actors both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other SOC team members, IT staff, and relevant stakeholders to effectively respond to security incidents.
• Provide customer service that exceeds our customers’ expectations at all times.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring procedures.
• Compilation and review of service focused reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.