1st Line SOC Analyst in Newtownabbey

Location: Warrington, UK

Work Your Way is our approach to flexible working, available from day 1 of joining. Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a 24/7 SOC Analyst, you will contribute to this by helping drive for service excellence within the SOC, protecting our customers and positioning Fujitsu as a trusted leader in security.

Your role will involve:

• Being part of a team of security professionals within the 24/7 SOC team, ensuring round the clock capability in providing security services to Fujitsu and its customers.
• Monitor: Proactively monitor security tools, logs and alerts for suspicious activity using various tools such as SIEM, EDR and network monitoring systems.
• Analysis: Investigate and analyse security events and incidents to determine their nature, impact, and root cause, including correlating data from multiple sources and identifying patterns.
• Reporting: Using ITSM toolsets to produce clear and concise reporting on security events, incidents and trends to various stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other security teams, IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure effective security operations and communication.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities and best practices through training and participation in security communities.

The Security Operations Center (SOC) is the front line of defence against cyberattacks. Our 24/7 SOC team is dedicated to constantly monitoring and responding to security threats, protecting our customers' digital assets. The team utilise advanced technologies, including SIEM, EDR, NGAV, and IDPS, to continuously monitor, triage, analyse, correlate, and prioritise security alerts.

Please note, this is a shift-based role, requiring a combination of nights and days, including weekends, with a shift allowance. All candidates must live within a commutable distance from the SOC's location in Warrington.

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a similar security role.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and attacker techniques, including network, endpoint, cloud security and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career.

Your benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension - double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (flexible benefits such as increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness and more)
• Perks at work - employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Recruitment process:

The recruitment process consists of up to two stages of interviews. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Achieve together: We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.