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Information Security Analyst, SOC (Manchester)

bet365
Birmingham
5 months ago
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Who we are looking for

An Information Security Analyst working in our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, who will focus on the technical side of information security, ensuring IT systems are operated in a secure manner.


The Information Security team monitor our live operation, creating and reacting to alerts and other anomalies identified through automated tools or manual analysis.


The SOC function owns the end-to-end process from alert to resolution and are a major part of the cyber incident management process, acting as both a reviewer of alerts and the resolver group, not necessarily fixing, but certainly identifying the issue. Class leading tools, in-house developed scripts and internet research techniques are used to navigate the fast paced and dynamic threat landscape and changing business requirements.


You will work closely with the engineering arm of the team to define requirements of the tools and onboard new functionality. You will also work with colleagues in the governance and compliance functions to ensure appropriate usage of data.


This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.


Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience

  • Good understanding of the general principles, practices and technologies of Information and Digital Security.
  • Ability to demonstrate hands-on technical experience of securing operating systems and use of security related tools for investigations.
  • Experience of security related technical investigations.
  • Working knowledge of industry standard information security practices.
  • Knowledge of developments in security technologies and their applications.
  • Awareness of PCI DSS at current version.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, including a high attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Pragmatic approach to the administration of governance and risk.
  • Display a committed, flexible, can-do attitude towards work.


Main Responsibilities

  • Working on the technical aspect of the incident management process related to information security issues.
  • Undertaking security related investigations.
  • Working on the daily security operational processes and acting as an escalation point where necessary.
  • Responding to and reporting on system alerts from various monitoring technologies.
  • Working within the project process to ensure that the information security aspects are considered up front and throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Developing a thorough understanding of the Business, whilst supporting other members of the team.
  • Liaising with the Business to ensure that information security requirements within each of the different jurisdictions, in which we operate, are complied with.
  • Creating technical documentation.
  • Staying up to date with new and emerging threats, escalating any of interest to appropriate teams for further evaluation.
  • Taking an active role in audits as necessary.


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