SOC Analyst

ASOS is recruiting for a SOC Analyst within the SOC team. This role will report into the SOC and IR Manager and be core to reactively protecting ASOS from threat actors, whilst proactively improving the security posture of the organisation. This is a skilled role, requiring an excellent grasp of cloud native technologies with essential skills in following areas and technical understanding of the following. Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, Azure portal, Sharepoint, Entra, Endpoint, Defender, KQL, experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset. (e.g. Azure Sentinel)

The role will involve the following:

• Be the first point of contact for security events, anomalies, incidents, and investigations.
• Endpoint monitoring and detailed alert triaging/response.
• Malware Analysis.
• Alert fatigue initiatives and tuning.
• Liaising with other teams to promote best practice and foster a shared culture of Security responsibility.
• Maintain awareness of real-world cyber security threats and engage in the innovation of new analytic methods for detecting threats.

On-Call Requirements:

• The role includes on-call duties on a 5-week rota basis. You will be required to be available for on-call shifts, ensuring prompt response to emergencies and urgent situations.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential for this aspect of the role.

• Previous experience in SOC Analyst role
• Understanding of Information Security principles
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge detection signatures, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and other content to detect malicious activity.
• Experience in developing process based on previous investigations to help operations run more efficiently.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.