Junior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

You’ll be joining Cyro Cyber, part of MGroup, a specialist cyber security consultancy founded in 2021 to help public sector and financial organisations protect their Critical Digital Infrastructure. While Cyro Cyber has grown in size, reach and expertise, its core purpose remains the same: delivering trusted, independent cyber security advice and services to keep clients safe in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Cyro Cyber operates across the UK, with offices in London and Farnborough, working on high-impact, mission-critical projects that really matter.

As part of your role as a SOC Analyst, some out of hours support is to be expected. A rota between the team members is used to ensure 24x7x365 cover is provided for the business and you are required to support this as required.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

• Monitor networks, hosts and endpoints for security threats using SIEM, EDR and other security tools
• Detect and analyse suspicious activity across email, DNS and endpoint environments
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of SOC monitoring capabilities
• Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies, procedures and standards
• Carry out initial triage, investigation and response to security incidents
• Assess threats and make informed decisions on escalation where required
• Communicate incidents clearly and effectively in line with internal processes
• Maintain accurate documentation of all investigations within ticketing systems
• Collaborate with wider teams to resolve incidents and drive follow-up actions
• Apply knowledge of security controls to provide guidance during incidents
• Take ownership of specific security tools within the SOC environment
• Stay up to date with emerging threats and continuously develop your cyber security expertise

What you’ll bring:

• Some knowledge & understanding of, and experience in IT security.
• Understanding of networking protocols, routing & firewall functionality.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, including SIEMs, ticketing systems, scanning tools (nmap, tenable) and experience with scripting tools such as Python or PowerShell.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Some understanding of penetration testing tools and techniques.
• Event Log analysis.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in developing procedures and processes.
• A proactive and solution-oriented attitude.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts

• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

· We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

· We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

· We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

· We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of Cyro Cyber, a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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