[Remote] Security Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Softwerx Ltd is a company that provides outsourced security event monitoring and incident response services. They are looking for a Security Operations Analyst to join their expanding team, focusing on supporting both internal and external customers in a Microsoft-centric technology environment.ResponsibilitiesReceipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customersProvide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignment as appropriateInvestigation of event alerts and liaising with the customer to confirm closure24/7 rota in 8 hour shift pattern (see attached)SkillsUnderstanding of Information Security principlesGood written and verbal communication skillsTechnical understanding of IT infrastructure (any of the following): Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, Azure portalAbility to install security software and applicationsThe candidate must live and hold a relevant Right to work in the UK for this roleThe successful candidate will be required to satisfy a right to work in the UK and Standard DBS check at conditional offer stagePrevious experience in a SOC or security teamExperience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset. Azure Sentinel for exampleExperience with EDR toolsMicrosoft certificationsBenefits33 holiday shifts per annum.Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).Life Cover (2 x basic salary).Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).Continual training and career development.Referral Scheme.Company OverviewFor over 25 years, Cambridge-based Softwerx has redefined cybersecurity for midmarket organisations with its financially guaranteed 24×7×365 Managed XDR solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://softwerx.com.

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