Cyber Security SOC Analyst - Nights (Hybrid)

Company Description

• Location:                          Birstall (WF17)
• Salary:                             Up to £50k per annum + 25% Shift Allowance
• Contract Type:                 Permanent, Full Time
• Working Style:                 Hybrid
• Working Pattern:             21:00 – 07:00 (10-hour shifts, 4 on 3 off)

**Important**

A full security clearance is required for this role.  Candidates must have lived in the UK for 5 or more years to be considered.

What does a day look like for you here? 

Working on hybrid basis, you'll be part of a friendly Cyber Security team which includes other SOC Analysts and a dedicated Senior Leadership team.  Our team provides our customers with critical outsourced Blue Team functions to defend their systems. As part of our outstanding security team, you will help protect digital assets from cyber threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.

Your role is multifaceted and vital in ensuring the resilience of our customers’ digital infrastructure. You will play a proactive role in identifying and resolving technical faults, utilising your expertise to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions that uphold system integrity.

You may also participate in account management calls where your technical insights will provide invaluable support, offering guidance and recommendations to address customers’ concerns and requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with Customer Technical Leads, engaging in detailed discussions to swiftly resolve issues and discrepancies.

Your involvement extends beyond internal operations to customer Incident Response activities, your analytical skills and technical acumen contribute to the rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security breaches. In addition to reactive measures, you also engage in proactive activities such as QA ticket triage and investigation, meticulously examining system logs and data to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.

Depending on your level of experience, you may also act as an escalation point for other analysts and provide  guiding and mentoring to our junior team members, ensuring a cohesive and effective response to security incidents.

So, what are we looking for?  

Back to that ambition of ours. We want to be the UK’s go-to managed service provider. That’s where you come in. You'll need a robust blend of technical expertise and industry experience. With at least 2 years in the field, you'll navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity operations with confidence.  As Cyber Security is a fast moving field, you will also need to be open to staying current with the latest cybersecurity trends and advancements through ongoing training and participation in industry related forums.

You should also have:

• Extensive knowledge of MDR service, vendor products and client solutions
• Up-to-date knowledge of latest vulnerabilities and threat intelligence.
• Experience in threat hunting and analysis.
• Experience in SIEM and WAF technologies.
• Networking skills (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, etc.)
• Linux Operating Systems (specifically Linux CLI)

Who are we?

We’re a technology business with big ambitions and a friendly northern culture with over 1,000 colleagues. A managed service provider with a passion for delivering business improvements to customers that makes them feel at ease. From cloud-based connectivity to cyber security that creates modern workplaces. We’re trusted by thousands to deliver IT solutions that make life simple and productive.  

We don’t just focus on our customers; we also spend time investing in our colleagues and aim to be as people centric as possible.  We do this by fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where our colleagues feel valued and appreciated. In fact, in our most recent Colleague Engagement Survey, 90% agreed that their manager genuinely cares about them as a person and consistently takes an honest and open approach to communication.

Did we mention the perks?

Daisy isn’t just a great place to work, from day one, you will have access to a wide range of excellent benefits. You’ll receive a generous annual leave allowance, access to our Daisy Grow training platform, discounted health plans with eye care schemes, robust health & wellbeing programmes, in-house Wellbeing Team, extensive discounts system and enhanced family friendly policies. 

We want you to have the best work-life balance possible which is why you will also receive 1 additional day of annual leave for each year you are with Daisy with a balance of up to 30 days.  Birthday? Wedding?  No problem, you get one free day of leave to enjoy these special events, on us!

Your benefits will include:

• Hybrid Working:  Work should work for you, so you’ll have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis which includes a combination of hybrid and office-based working.  If hybrid working isn’t for you, you also have the option to work on-site instead.
• Annual Leave :Kick off your Daisy journey with a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days.  You’ll watch it increase 1 day per year up to 30 days, as a thank-you for dedication to us. 
• Birthdays & Weddings: Celebrate in style! You’ll receive one free day of annual leave for your birthday and wedding so you can really enjoy these special moments.
• Learning & Development:  Want to go further? So do we, that’s why “Develop Our People” is one of our company values.  You should have every opportunity to develop your skills and reach your goals.  From day one, you will have access to our internal Daisy Grow learning platform and Apprenticeships to customise your development journey and achieve your career aspirations.
• Health & Wellbeing:  We know that good health and wellbeing contributes to an overall better quality of life.  That’s why we are giving you instant access to discounted health plans, virtual GP services, eye care scheme, employee assistance programme and an internal Well Being Team. 
• Discount Platform:  Who doesn’t love a good deal?  You’ll be provided immediate access to our internal discount platform, The Exchange.  The Exchange will be your new home for discounts with over 1,200 retailers, benefits and ongoing recognition.

Ready to join the UK’s go-to managed service provider?  Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.