Senior Cyber Security SOC analyst

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The opportunity

The Senior Cyber Security SOC analyst will contribute to the operation, development, and improvement of the IT Security standards, procedures, and policies that comprise the University Information Security Management Systems and IT Security Policy Framework.

To operate, maintain and assess security enforcing systems across the University IT Services environment. This includes Security-related service management processes and cybersecurity incident management functions (prevention, detection, response).

The post holder will provide specialist information and cyber security expertise to defend the University’s digital services from cyber-attacks. Reporting to the Cyber Security Manager, you will primarily be working alongside technical colleagues in the Digital & Technology group, and you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of SOC, SIEM, XDR & EDR, log analysis and technical management of information and cyber security issues within the University. The role requires working with third-party vendors that supply services to UAL.

About you

Your profile will include:

Knowledge and experience with information and cyber security within a large organisation providing support and delivery of SOC
Knowledge and experience of SIEM tools (Splunk, Qradar OR Logrhythm and others)
Oversees the remediation of vulnerabilities raised by MSSP penetration tests, producing supporting documentation (risk ratings and updating risk register)
Oversee the organisation’s SIEM, collaborating with the MSSP to create use cases and runbooks and monitor daily alerts.
Oversee the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing of University IT systems, including assisting with the development and maturity of the programme, thus ensuring threats to the University’s systems and data are identified, remediated, or mitigated.

Design, implement, and support technical security controls to defend University IT systems (both internally and cloud-hosted) against security threats and to address specific security challenges across the University.
Assess security infrastructure, network, and systems design to evaluate and identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications, and new technology initiatives and ensure overall system/network security. Conduct assessments of existing and new software deployments whilst continuously looking at ways to mature our processes and improve the services.

Experience with security tooling, particularly within a mixed Windows, Linux, Mac, and Cloud environment
Knowledge and experience with XDR, EDR, email & remote access security, content filtering (web/email), Cloud Security (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
Knowledge and experience with anomaly detection, O365, Azure. MS Intune, Identity Management
Knowledge and experience with review and analysis of firewalls, management of Cisco Umbrella, network traffic analysis, vulnerability management and scanning, attack methods and infection vectors, risk assessments, and penetration testing.

As an employer of choice, the University of the Arts London offers an extensive benefits package including:

Competitive salary package of £47,120 – £55,172 + 6% Market Supplement per annum dependent on experience
 A healthy work-life balance for all employees, and much more!
34 days annual leave plus public holidays
Competitive pension package
Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay.

For more information and to apply, please visit Hays Recruitment jobs board – 

Hays Technology have been retained by the UAL to manage the recruitment for this role. For all enquiries, please contact Michael Arnold on 03330107527 or michael.arnold@hays.com.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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