Security Analyst

About the job you’re considering

The SOC Security Analyst will be tasked with monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents within the organization. This role requires collaboration with a team of security professionals to safeguard the organization's information assets from cyber threats. The ideal candidate should have a robust understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response, and threat detection. 
 
Join our established and expanding SOC team, where you'll have the opportunity to work with the latest security technologies. This role offers significant career growth potential, providing pathways that extend well beyond the entry-level security analyst position. You will be part of a dynamic environment that fosters professional development and advancement in the cybersecurity field. 

The role will be on-site in Derby on a shift basis to include 4 day shifts, 4 days off, 4 night shifts, 4 days off

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: 
identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor security alerts from various security tools including SIEMs, firewall, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus, EDRs and other security tools. This will involve analysing logs and alerts to identify potential security incidents. Incident Response: Investigate security incidents to assess their severity and impact and respond according to established incident response protocols. Perform comprehensive root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences of similar incidents. Threat Analysis: Identify and assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, staying updated on the latest cyber threats through thorough threat intelligence analysis. Recommend and implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization. Security Operations: Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the overall infrastructure. Support SOC process and procedure enhancements, and actively participate in presenting updates during handovers and daily scrums.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

A strong understanding of networking and security principles. Proficiency in analysing logs, detecting anomalies and problem-solving. Possess knowledge of common attack vectors and methodologies. Be familiar with scripting and automation tools. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain .

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. 

You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

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