Senior SOC Analyst

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior SOC Analyst to join our existing experienced team.  

Tasks / Responsibilities: 

Management of small-scale team of Analysts to deliver SOC services across multiple projects and/or platforms 

Monitoring of Systems for Security Alerts, Intrusions or activity considered to be unauthorised, unexpected or illegal 

Review and develop existing security controls in line with a constantly growing technical environment 

Contribute into developing an RBAC model in line with an existing IDAM (Identity and Access Management) service 

Generate recurring service and security reports for key stakeholders 

Providing security awareness training to users, stakeholders and visitors including onboarding briefs, security awareness campaigns and supplementary information 

Assist in the management of existing certification of technical systems, including ISO:27001 and other governance standards 

Provide ongoing support and guidance on security-related issues to users 

Collaborate with the Operational Security Manager to develop the SOC as a capability unit 

Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends 

Research and develop understanding of security as a discipline

Shifts throughout 24/7 SOC Service Delivery

Qualifications: 

Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Cyber Security or other related field at grade 2:2 or higher (desired) 

CISMP, CompTIA Security+ or other technical certifications desired 

Must hold DV clearance 

Experience: 

3+ years experience in SOC, or related technical field 

Understanding of the following: 

SIEM

Cloud Computing

Security Incident Management

Networking

Threat Intelligence

Information Security

Phishing, Ransomware and other key threats

IDAM (Identity and Access Mgmt)

JML (Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes)

ITSM Policies and Procedures

Information Classification

Team Management/Development

About SiXworks 

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey. 

Why join SiXworks? 

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation! 

SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.  

A word on UK Security Clearance 

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. 

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:  

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
 

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity.  By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy

Notice 

SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. 

We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply. 

We are not considering submissions from agencies.