Cyber Security Analyst (SoC)
Ledbury, England, United Kingdom
Full Time Entry-level / Junior Clearance required GBP 48K - 64K *
Methods
Delivering end-to-end business & technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, & designed for the futureMethods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Threat Detection and Analysis: Utilize your expertise in Elastic to monitor, detect, and analyze potential security threats and incidents.
- Incident Response: Lead or assist in the response to security incidents, conducting investigations to identify the root cause and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Log Analysis and Monitoring: Analyze and correlate log data from various sources to identify potential security incidents, anomalies, and trends.
- Elasticsearch Expertise: Leverage your proficiency in Elastic tools and technologies to optimize search queries, build dashboards, and develop custom alerts for proactive threat detection.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the SOC team, as well as cross-functional teams, to share insights, collaborate on incident response, and improve overall security posture.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence to contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of Azure & Sentinel
- Proven experience as a Cyber Analyst with a focus on Security Operations.
- Strong expertise in using Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
- Familiarity with other SIEM tools and security technologies.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat intelligence, and incident response.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Elastic Certified Engineer (ECE) are a plus.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Azure CEH CISSP Clearance Elasticsearch Incident response Log analysis Monitoring Security Clearance Sentinel SIEM SOC Threat detection Threat intelligence Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Flex vacation Health care Medical leave Parental leave Salary bonus
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