SOC Analyst - Edinburgh

SOC Analyst - Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity for an experienced SOC Analyst to work for a large Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh. You will work alongside the existing BAU team to deliver the development of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, utilising existing security technologies such

as XDR, NAC, SOAR, CSPM and ITSM tools. You will also assist with defining SLAs / OLAs / KPIs for the different elements of IT Security services

Essential skills:

Demonstrable experience of both using and managing tool sets such as:

• Extended Detection and Response (preferably Cortex XDR) toolsets
• Utilising Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (preferably Cortex XSOAR) tools to improve / automate / streamline routine security processes
• Awareness of Network Access Control solutions (preferably ForeScout
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions (preferably PRISMA Cloud)
• Demonstratable experience in the following areas:
• Creation and operation of Cyber Security Incident Response processes
• Definition and monitoring of KPIs to support service monitoring and business reporting
• Secure networking principles
• Firewall management
• Vulnerability Management (preferably including use of Tenable/Nessus)
• More than 5 years' experience in a relevant IT Security role, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity
• Experience of working within an Agile delivery environment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age