Soc / Security Operations Centre Analyst - £55,000 - Worthing

SOC / Security Operations Centre Analyst - £55,000 - Worthing (Hybrid) Our utilities client is currently seeking a IT Security Operations Specialist on a hybrid basis, where you will be required to come into the office 1-2 days a week, though early on there will be more need to be in the office. This position plays a pivotal role in securing our IT infrastructure, safeguarding our critical systems, and working with external SOC teams to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services. This role will perform Security Operational duties responsible for incident response and vulnerability management and other core capabilities. Responding immediately to security threats across networks, using cutting edge technology to prevent, detect and analyse security incidents. This role will administer these capabilities by installing and maintaining infrastructure tools and related system software. You will be continuously improving application, system, and data security by proactively analysing, monitoring, and resolving related suspicious activity or behaviour and security incidents. Working in a team within Security operations you will perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Responsibilities: Vulnerability Management: Utilise Qualys and Tenable to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities specific to our IT infrastructure and operational technology systems, ensuring their integrity and availability. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Employ Sentinel and Log Rhythm to monitor and analyse security events, ensuring timely detection and response to threats within our critical environments. Endpoint Security: Manage and monitor security with Defender and Trend Apex One to safeguard endpoint devices, maintaining the security of our IT infrastructure. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Implement Forcepoint Proxy, Varonis, and Microsoft E5 compliance tools to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. Incident Response: Collaborate with an external SOC team to respond to security incidents and service requests promptly, ensuring the resilience of our operational technology and IT systems. Internet Filtering: Maintain and monitor the Forcepoint Proxy internet filtering system to ensure safe and secure internet access. Service Request Handling: Address and fulfil service requests efficiently, minimizing disruptions to our essential services and adhering to SLAs, using ServiceNow. Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor security alerts, logs, and reports, conducting in-depth analysis to identify anomalies, threats, and potential vulnerabilities that could impact IT operations. Threat Detection: Recognize and evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for mitigation, securing our critical systems and data. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of incident reports, investigations, and resolutions, adhering to specific compliance and reporting requirements in utilities and operational technology sectors. Security Tool Management: Manage and maintain security tools and systems, ensuring they are up to date and configured correctly. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to security incidents and emergencies on a 24/7 basis, participating in on-call rotations for out of core hours. About you: Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in IT Security Operations, with a focus on utilities and operational technology. Proficiency in Qualys, Tenable, Sentinel, Log Rhythm, MS Defender, Trend Apex One, Forcepoint Proxy, Varonis, and Microsoft E5 compliance tools. Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices relevant to utility and operational technology sectors. Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident and request management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security, CISSP, or CISM are a plus. Does this opportunity excite you? Please do send me your CV today All roles are subject to a DBS and credit check. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy