SOC Threat Detection Analyst (Cyber)

An SOC Threat Detection Analyst is required for a full time on-site contract assignment based in Stevenage for a multi-national defence company.Candidates will need to be cleared to SC UK EYES ONLY level prior to start and be eligible and willing to undergo subsequent DV clearance.Two shift system 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm five days per week.Overview of department:An opportunity has arisen in the cyber security operations centre (SOC) within Information Management (IM) for a SOC Threat Detection Analyst. Supporting the Senior SOC analysts in assisting IM meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. The successful applicant will drive a proactive ethos in an ever-changing cyber security environment and provide robust threat detection and analysis within the 24x7 SOC. Responsibilities:To support the SOC Manager in assisting Information Management UK meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. Support for the operational functions of the UK SOC. To work with other UK SOC members, including the UK InfoSec Team and the IM Domains (Customer Support and Infrastructure / Information Systems).It will cover analysis, monitoring, reporting, alerting and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including AI/ML and behavioural analytics, SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the UK Network Perimeter working with the best standard technologies.The SOC Analyst reports to the SOC Manager. The SOC Analyst conducts a range of analysis and assists the incident response team with investigations that need to be escalated to an embedded member of staff. The SOC Analyst key responsibilities are:* Effective Tier 1 to 2 alert triage of security events* Monitoring of Cyber Security tools* Monitoring the SOC email notification mailboxes* Assists with the maintenance of Security technologies* Assisting the SOC Solutions Lead with project activity* Conduct proactive threat hunting in collaboration with the CTI function* Conduct HR and InfoSec related investigations* Ensure the timely triage and remediation of any incident or request tickets raised to the SOC* Participate in the activity of adding/removing URLs from the AcceptList and BlockList* Attend routine security meetingsSkillset/experience required:* A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications.* Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies.* Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S.* Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools. * Hands on experience with IDS/IPS technologies and threat hunting activities. * Strong analytical experience and mind-set.* Experience within Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks.* Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact.* Good communication skills liaising with the business and suppliers.Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website