Security Analyst SOC

Our client is an award winning software company based in Gateshead who are experiencing a period of growth. In this newly created role, they are currently looking for a Security Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. This hands-on, expert level analysis will serve to protect clients from cyber threats and reduce overall information security risk. About the role You will be responsible for monitoring, triaging, escalating and investigating security incidents. You will be working to continuously monitor client's environments via SIEM solutions. You will be communicating findings to customers so must have excellent communication skills. · Identify and resolve a wide range of difficult and complex security problems and implementation of strategies to ensure compliance with information security policy and standards. · Responsible for troubleshooting network, Infrastructure and application security incidents at an advanced level (minimum of second tier support). · Perform log management, packet capture, digital forensics, monitoring and alerting, or similar information security analysis. About the company This is an established business who are passionate about developing safety critical software that is crucial to operating key national infrastructure. An ambitious and forward thinking company who are constantly expanding and looking for the next project. Having won several awards in recent years, this business strives to push the boundaries and welcome people who can challenge the norm and help pioneer new technology. Offering a competitive salary depending on level of experience, this company is passionate about personal development and welcomes those who are looking to grow and develop. About you · Recent experience with security technologies such as firewall, proxies, intrusion detection, denial of service mitigation, and vulnerability management, SIEM. · Experience with a large, high volume customer or service provider network. · Team oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. · Broad knowledge of information security, security tools, trends, technology vulnerabilities, security threats, tactics for attack, security best practices, etc. · Familiar with opensource tools i.e. Kali Linux, Snort, OSSEC, ModSecurity, Zeek/Bro, Nessus, OpenVAS, Nikto, etc This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89955044