Security Analyst

Bridewell Consulting
Cardiff
1 month ago
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Who are we looking for?
Bridewell has seen extensive growth over the past few years and as such we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about Cyber Security and are keen to continue to develop and grow with us. You are an experienced Security Operations professional who enjoys the pace of Managed Security Services and can collaborate with customer and their suppliers to lead and help evolve their Security Operations capabilities.

What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for critical items within our service such as Triage, Investigate, Containment and Eradication of threats utilising cutting edge security technologies across multiple vendors and tools as part of the Managed Detection and Response service.

Outside of monitoring and response, you will be involved in running threat led hunts into clients environments, maturing our detection engineering, working closely with Stakeholders and driven client side security improvement.

  • Manage Incident Triage, Investigation, Containment and Eradication activities as a Security Analyst within our MDR service.
  • Perform containment and eradication response actions during an incident utilising your knowledge and experience to take appropriate actions given the situation.
  • Support Senior Analysts in threat hunts within client environments.
  • Review and approve playbooks and alert guides prior.
  • Manage day-to-day analyst duties including Incident Response, Tuning, Process Improvement and Threat Hunting
  • Mentor and Develop Junior Analysts
  • Support Seniors Analysts in internal and client side escalations.
  • Continue your own personal development across Cyber and technology with the support of Bridewell.


What we're looking for
You'll have experience of:

  • Must have at least two years' experience as a SOC Analyst.
  • Must have one of the following active certifications: SC-200, SANS GIAC, Blue Team Level 1
  • Must have demonstrable experience with customer and stakeholder management.
  • Must have demonstrable experience working in a Service Provider environment.
  • Strong experience within Microsoft Security stack.



What's in it for you?
Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values ofDo the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyondemphasises the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to-date has been phenomenal, but success doesn't end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far. Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
  • Flexible Working (around core office hours)
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Employee Shareholder Scheme
  • Dedicated Training Budget
  • Home Office Equipment (for remote working employees)
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts)
  • Vision Care
  • Birthday off (After 1 year)


About Bridewell
One of the most exciting prospects in the UK Cyber Security sector today, Bridewell is one of the fastest growing Cyber Security services businesses with a strong track record for delivering complex security projects and providing excellent customer service. Bridewell has an exciting and varied portfolio of clients across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Government, Critical National Infrastructure and more. Bridewell currently hold the Silver level Investors in People award.

Along with our focus on our people, we also have a big focus on sustainability and recognise the role we play in the fight against climate change. Today, Bridewell is proud to be a carbon negative business.

Location: Bridewell operates a hybrid and flexible working policy, however you will be required to travel to different sites on occasion.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must either hold SC or be eligible and willing to go through security clearance.

Bridewell values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.

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