Security Analyst

Broadbean Technology
Cardiff
1 week ago
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About Bridewell  


One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world's most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely.  
Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.  

Who are we looking for?


Due to continued growth across our Managed Security Services, we're looking for passionate technology focused individuals who have experience within Security Operations, ideally as an Analyst, and who enjoys the pace of Managed Security Services, whilst collaborating 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.



Optional


  • SANS GCIA, GCIH, CompTIA CYSA+



What's in it for you?


Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasises 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:


  • 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options 

  • Flexible Working (around core office hours) 

  • Performance Incentive Bonus 

  • Company Pension 

  • Employee Shareholder Scheme 

  • Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service 

  • Family Leave - After 1 year of service 

  • Enhanced Maternity based on length of service 

  • Dedicated Training Budget 

  • Life Assurance 

  • Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)



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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