SOC Lead Analyst

Security Operations Centre Lead AnalystBased in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business needFree shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope ParkProviding innovation to government partners.Delivering best-in-class solutions.Working at the cutting-edge of technologyIt all matters.Identify and investigate security threats to our IT systemsWhen you join our close-knit team itll be your task to identify and investigate security threats, incidents, anomalies or unexpected activities within the IT systems of our organisation and customers, and help to resolve any security incidents that arise. Always ready to monitor, triage and investigate alerts on our protective platforms, youll also interpret logs and reports for potential intrusions, security threats or breaches, and provide stakeholders and customers with relevant incident reports.But your work wont stop here youll lead on the approaches used to investigate incidents, choose the best response and oversee or implement the relevant resolution. Well also expect you to support our customers in the analysis of security event data and alerts, provide advice to other areas of our organisation on new services, and identify and report real time attacks and vulnerabilities by maintaining your knowledge of the latest developments in IT. In addition, youll work alongside your colleagues to provide an on-call service in response to security and technical issues, and mentor, train and manage the work of our Practitioner Analysts.Use all your knowledge as you help to defend the UKs global interestsWith a formal Cyber Security qualification and BTEC, NVQ level or its equivalent in IT, Cyber Security or a related subject, youll have advanced IT skills and well developed practical experience of working in an IT Security role. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, your superb communication and interpersonal skills will make you an inspirational and motivated team worker.Tenacious, imaginative, ingenious and passionate about your work, youll possess a good understanding of threat intelligence and assessment, and be capable of bridging the technical and non-technical. A deep knowledge of networks, specifically Firewalls and other security devices would be desirable, as would membership of a relevant professional body.Discover the support you need to grow your career furtherBut were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.ukEvery single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of 1,750 per annum.FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.