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SOC Analyst

Robert Walters
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The SOC Analyst position in Oxford offers a salary of up to £50,000.
  • This role is critical for protecting the organization's digital environment by identifying and minimizing security risks.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a SOC or similar cybersecurity role.
  • Key responsibilities include operating SIEM tools, leading security incident responses, and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is required, along with a solid understanding of network protocols and security tools.

SOC Analyst

Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary upto £50,000

About the RoleAs a SOC Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting our organisation's digital environment by swiftly identifying and minimising security risks. Working within the Security Operations Center, you'll monitor network activities, address security incidents, and deploy detection strategies to defend against potential threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to process data and uncover security threats.
  • Lead and support the response to security incidents, including threat evaluation, triage, and detailed documentation.
  • Actively monitor and analyse network traffic to identify suspicious activities.
  • Contribute to ongoing security enhancements and detection process improvements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to manage and leverage internal and external threat intelligence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a SOC or similar cyber security role.
  • Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL), firewalls, IDS/IPS.
  • Skilled in using security tools like Microsoft Defender, Splunk, and network security protocols.
  • Relevant certifications, such as Security+, CEH, or CISSP, are advantageous.

This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.

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