SOC ANALYST

Embark on a transformative journey as a Cyber Operations Analyst. As a member of the Cyber Operations team, your mission is to provide 24/7 continuous monitoring, analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and intelligence services. Cybercrime and cyberattacks are growing in quality, quantity, and complexity, targeting both private industry and national infrastructure. A holistic approach across all cybersecurity disciplines is essential to mitigate these threats effectively. Successful attacks can cause significant disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage. Barclays is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its role in financial transactions and sensitive client data.  As we expand our online and mobile offerings, , the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks grows. 

To be successful as a Cyber Operations Analyst, you should have experience with: 

• Proficiency in SIEM technologies and usability in large, complex computing environments 
• Analyzing and responding to detected security incidents, including timely escalation and resolution 
• Incident response expertise, including proficiency in PCAP capture, network analysis, and understanding traffic patterns 
• Identifying malware and attacks (e.g., Trojans, ransomware) through analysis of event data from proxies, endpoints, IDS, MPS, and network devices 

Some other highly valued skills may include: 

• Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain, intelligence-driven defense strategies, and security architecture 
• Proficiency of operating system fundamentals and OS security (Windows & Linux); solid grasp of networking principles, protocols, and best practices 
• Familiarity with ethical hacking techniques from a blue-team perspective and knowledge of effective countermeasures to reduce risk 
• Understanding of cloud security principles across platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure 
• You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage. 
• Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise. 
• Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats. 
• Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network. 
• Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure.