SOC Analyst - Cyber Security Detection & Incidents Resolution

The SOC Analyst will be responsible for cyber security detection and resolution of incidents and vulnerabilities within a healthcare environment.

• 9 Months Contract (with the view to extend)
• Global Technology Company
• Experience in Healthcare industry is mandatory

A leading global technology company is currently seeking for an experienced SOC Analyst to be responsible for ensuring the detection and resolution of cyber security incidents, exposures, and vulnerabilities across all client computing environments within the Security Operations Center (SOC).

You will conduct incident triage and analysis, utilising security technologies to investigate and respond to incidents effectively. Additionally, you will proactively scan and sweep the environment, mentor team members, and contribute to security analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with SOC clients and handle security incident response processes.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches promptly.
• Conduct incident triage, investigation, and initial remediation, escalating incidents as necessary.
• Continually improve SOC processes and collaborate with the SOC team to enhance security tool alerts and rules.
• Proactively scan assets for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and mentor SOC Analysts.
• Maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Participate in cyber security incident simulation activities.
• Identify and manage security risks, driving opportunities to improve security within client environments.
• Address service requests and incidents from the business or other IT areas, ensuring SLA objectives are met.
• Validate proper configuration and maintenance of security technologies.
• Provide after-hours support and participate in an on-call roster.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of incident analysis, security architecture, malware research, SOC, or similar experience.
• In-depth knowledge of security tools including SIEM, IDS, and IPS, with vendor-specific certifications.
• Familiarity with analysing log information, packets, and security tool outputs.
• Exposure to network devices, Microsoft Windows systems, UNIX systems, and enterprise security architecture.
• Understanding of basic reverse engineering principles and malware.
• Experience working as a SOC Analyst within a healthcare industry or for healthcare environment is mandatory.

Contract Rate: $800-$1000 per Day (incl. super)

Job Ref:3773910

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