Randalls Way, Leatherhead KT22 7TW, UK Req #284
29 January 2025
Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.
At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfill your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition, and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.
Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London, and Manchester
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area
Company wellbeing and social events
Sports and social clubs
Incentive trips
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted private healthcare
EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme
Winners of an array of industry awards
Great Place to Work Certified
Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability
POSITION DETAILS:
Position Title:
SOC Analyst Reports to:
Infrastructure Delivery Manager Team:
Infrastructure Department:
Systems Support PURPOSE OF JOB:
Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Analyse security events and incidents, conduct investigations, and develop incident response plans. Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and conduct threat assessments. Administer security tools, maintain accurate incident documentation, and prepare reports. Collaborate with teams, share knowledge, and ensure compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and conduct threat assessments. Ensure that penetration and vulnerability testing is completed and report recommendations/remediations to the infrastructure team, accordingly, allowing us to maintain our accreditations. Respond to SEIM SOC issues and liaise with Bytes SOC. Act as a subject-matter expert on all aspects of system security, including network, servers, workstations, cloud, and data. Devise secure system solutions to support the needs of the business. Ensure that security is at the heart of all new systems, create/update documentation, where appropriate, including architecture diagrams and designs. Provide proactive advice and direction on security including patching, firewall, vulnerabilities, cloud, data protection, etc. Ensure compliance with standards and regulations. OPPORTUNITIES: Join a rapidly growing business with scope for career development. Help shape and steer which security solutions we use. Exposure to the latest security technologies. Assist with all aspects of internal projects from the security standpoint. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Proven experience in SOC or similar role. In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and tools. Experience with incident response and threat hunting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Relevant certifications are a plus - NIST, ISO2700X, SOC2, GDPR. Experience working in an ITIL/change managed environment. Experience working with Tenable to run vulnerability assessments. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Experience working with/securing the following platforms/solutions: Firewall – Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Email/Messaging – Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Domain and e-mail configuration including DNS zones and DMARC/DKIM records Databases – SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Monitoring – DarkTrace Web – IIS secure configuration SKILLS: Ability to work under own initiative. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work to strict deadlines. Ability to provide training to other team members and other employees. Ambitious and willing to work towards specialization in corporate systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good documentation skills including Visio drawings. Previous experience in a security-based role. Current valid driving license. QUALITIES: Articulate, literate, presentable, customer-facing, and technically astute. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to learn. Punctuality and good timekeeping are essential to this role.
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SOC Analyst Reports to:
Infrastructure Delivery Manager Team:
Infrastructure Department:
Systems Support PURPOSE OF JOB:
Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Analyse security events and incidents, conduct investigations, and develop incident response plans. Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and conduct threat assessments. Administer security tools, maintain accurate incident documentation, and prepare reports. Collaborate with teams, share knowledge, and ensure compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and conduct threat assessments. Ensure that penetration and vulnerability testing is completed and report recommendations/remediations to the infrastructure team, accordingly, allowing us to maintain our accreditations. Respond to SEIM SOC issues and liaise with Bytes SOC. Act as a subject-matter expert on all aspects of system security, including network, servers, workstations, cloud, and data. Devise secure system solutions to support the needs of the business. Ensure that security is at the heart of all new systems, create/update documentation, where appropriate, including architecture diagrams and designs. Provide proactive advice and direction on security including patching, firewall, vulnerabilities, cloud, data protection, etc. Ensure compliance with standards and regulations. OPPORTUNITIES: Join a rapidly growing business with scope for career development. Help shape and steer which security solutions we use. Exposure to the latest security technologies. Assist with all aspects of internal projects from the security standpoint. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Proven experience in SOC or similar role. In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and tools. Experience with incident response and threat hunting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Relevant certifications are a plus - NIST, ISO2700X, SOC2, GDPR. Experience working in an ITIL/change managed environment. Experience working with Tenable to run vulnerability assessments. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Experience working with/securing the following platforms/solutions: Firewall – Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Email/Messaging – Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Domain and e-mail configuration including DNS zones and DMARC/DKIM records Databases – SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Monitoring – DarkTrace Web – IIS secure configuration SKILLS: Ability to work under own initiative. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work to strict deadlines. Ability to provide training to other team members and other employees. Ambitious and willing to work towards specialization in corporate systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good documentation skills including Visio drawings. Previous experience in a security-based role. Current valid driving license. QUALITIES: Articulate, literate, presentable, customer-facing, and technically astute. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to learn. Punctuality and good timekeeping are essential to this role.
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