Analyst 1 Information Security

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review alerts from SIEM tools across a 24/7/365 shift pattern to detect, triage, and respond to security incidents.
• Act as the first line of response for security incidents by identifying, validating, and classifying potential threats.
• Collaborate to suggest improvements to use-cases, documentation, processes, and playbooks.
• Conduct handover/takeover procedures to ensure continuity of operations across 24/7 shift.
• Assist senior analysts with complex investigations, continuity briefs, and updates on service status issues.
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes and procedures to streamline SOC workflow.
• Engage with available knowledge and training tools to maintain and improve technical skills.
• Stay informed of current cyber threats relevant to DXC and DXC customers.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts including IP addressing, protocols, and traffic flows.
• Understanding of basic Windows and Linux Operating Systems including terminal basics, file systems, and authentication mechanisms.
• Fundamental competency in log analysis to identify malicious activity.
• Able to navigate ElasticStack visualisation solutions (Analytics, Search, Observability, Security) to hunt for and identify threats.
• Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information.
• Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders under direction from senior analysts.
• Able to communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way.
• Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Willing to collaborate/knowledge share with team members and accept guidance from more experienced analysts.
• Show initiative in learning new technologies and techniques, leveraging internal resources and training to grow professionally.

Desirable

• IT or security related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+)
• Experience using Elastic Stack or other SIEM tools
• Experience working a non-standard shift pattern
• Currently held SC/DV UKSV clearance

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to hold UKGov DV clearance is VITAL to this role
• Full Driving Licence
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• This role is part of a 4-on//4 off shift rota working across days and nights
• This role cannot be performed remotely

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