[Remote] Security Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Softwerx Ltd is a company that provides outsourced security event monitoring and incident response services. They are looking for a Security Operations Analyst to join their expanding team, focusing on supporting both internal and external customers in a Microsoft-centric technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customers
• Provide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignment as appropriate
• Investigation of event alerts and liaising with the customer to confirm closure
• 24/7 rota in 8 hour shift pattern (see attached)

Skills

• Understanding of Information Security principles
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Technical understanding of IT infrastructure (any of the following): Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, Azure portal
• Ability to install security software and applications
• The candidate must live and hold a relevant Right to work in the UK for this role
• The successful candidate will be required to satisfy a right to work in the UK and Standard DBS check at conditional offer stage
• Previous experience in a SOC or security team
• Experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset. Azure Sentinel for example
• Experience with EDR tools
• Microsoft certifications

Benefits

• 33 holiday shifts per annum.
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary).
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).
• Continual training and career development.
• Referral Scheme.

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