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SOC Analyst

Creditsafe
Full-time
On-site
Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

ABOUT CREDTISAFE

Creditsafe’s success over the past 25 years is driven by our people and our unique culture. At Creditsafe, culture and engagement are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves, feel they are growing professionally and personally, and be part of a supportive global community.

Our benefits encourage a balanced work-life approach, including hybrid work options for added flexibility.

THE TEAM

Our Information Security and Compliance team is committed to safeguarding Creditsafe’s reputation and supporting our growth. We help customers feel secure while interacting with our products and services by maintaining a positive security culture alongside robust control measures. The team’s work includes creating security policies, educating users, managing risks, and regularly auditing our security measures. We collaborate with both internal and external teams and aim to be supportive and helpful in all interactions.

Outside of work, the team enjoys sports, music, coffee, dogs, and a good meme!

YOUR ROLE

As a SOC Analyst, reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will use a SIEM platform as part of our SOC team. Your role will involve protecting Creditsafe’s brand and reputation through monitoring and response to security events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform daily checks and adhere to established operational processes.

  • Serve as a specialist in SIEM and related technologies, such as log aggregation.

  • Use cyber playbooks and runbooks to address common types of attacks.

  • Conduct initial triage and investigations for security events in SIEM.

  • Identify and report any gaps, failures, or anomalies in SIEM coverage.

  • Collaborate with vendors, professional services, and security engineers to maintain and update the SIEM and related tools.

  • Engage in threat hunting, spending time each week identifying network anomalies, misconfigurations, or suspicious activity.

  • Respond to support tickets promptly, following SLA guidelines.

  • Assist with tasks as requested by the Head of Information Security or CISO.

Note: This list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Security Proficiency

  • 2 years’ experience in security, specifically in a SIEM/SOC role or equivalent security position.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft SENTINEL or other SIEM technologies.

  • Practical experience within a SIEM / SOC team.

Desirable Security Proficiency

  • Relevant qualifications, such as SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration, CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst +, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.

  • Experience with Graph API, Kusto Query Language (KQL), and SOAR automation tools.

Core Skills and Attributes

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presentations and documentation.

  • Experience with ITIL-based IT services.

  • Solid understanding of IT and information security principles.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company Laptop
  • Bonus Scheme
  • 25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Healthcare & Company Pension
  • Cycle to Work & Wellbeing Programme
  • Global Company Events and Gatherings
  • E-learning and Career Progression Opportunities
  • Additional benefits on our Careers page: Creditsafe Careers

Creditsafe values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. If you require support during your application, please contact us.