24/7 SOC Analyst
Location: Warrington, UK
Work Your Way is our approach to flexible working, this is available from day 1 of joining.
Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust is society through innovation. As a 24/7 SOC Analyst you will contribute to this by helping drive for service excellence within the SOC. This drive protects our customers and positions Fujitsu as a trusted leader in security, driving our business forward.
Your role will involve:
Being part of a team of security professionals within the 24/7 SOC team. This role is crucial in being at the forefront of security operations and 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. This includes correlating data from multiple sources, identifying patterns and applying your knowledge of security best practices and attacker tactics, techniques and procedures.
Reporting: Using ITSM toolsets to produce clear and concise reporting on security events, incidents and trends to various stakeholders, including customers, management, IT teams and other departments.
Collaboration: Working closely with other security teams, IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure effective security operations and communication. This includes fostering strong relationships and working collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities and best practices through training, reading industry publications and participating 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 prioritize security alerts from various technologies and sources. Their expertise helps the SOC identify and respond to potential threats. This team's expertise, combined with their 24/7 availability, ensures a robust and proactive defence against evolving cyber threats.
Please note, this is a shift-based role, therefore you will be required to work a combination of nights and days, including weekends, and will be compensated with a shift allowance.
All candidates will need to 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 and if you have the transferable skills and/or background in Cyber Security this could be the next opportunity for you.
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. Email [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
Achieve together
We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.
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Skills Required
- 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 MITRE ATT&CK
- Experience with SIEM technologies
- Experience with EDR technologies
- Experience with NGAV and IDPS / intrusion detection systems
- Experience with firewalls
- Experience using ITSM toolsets for reporting and incident management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to work shift patterns (nights, days, weekends)
- Live within commutable distance of the SOC location in Warrington
What We Do
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese global information and communication technology company, offering a wide range of technology products, solutions and services. We build new possibilities by connecting people, technology and ideas, creating a more sustainable world where anyone can advance their dreams.
