Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) are looking for a Junior Cyber Security Analyst. The Junior Cyber Security Analyst could be based in West Malling or Belfast. The role includes 24/7 shift working (12 hour shifts of 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am, with 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off shift pattern). As a Junior Cyber Security Analyst, you will learn the skills and techniques enabling you to triage Security events created by our monitoring tools to identify the difference between true Security Incidents and false positives. You will also begin to identify vulnerabilities across the network and identify triggers of compromise through the application of reverse engineering, packet analysis and reporting analysis. You will require a basic understanding of networking and infrastructure design which will be built upon, along with detection and monitoring tooling to identify vulnerabilities and areas of compromise.

As a Junior Cyber Security Analyst, you will receive a tailored development plan to help you develop into an experienced Security Operations Analyst and Threat Hunter. You’ll be able to proactively defect and flag remediation requirements, identify and analyse complex security incidents and work with our customers to understand onboarding requirements. You will also be communicating complex incidents, or any vulnerabilities identified.

Job title:

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• understanding outputs from Vulnerability Data and identifying complex Security Incidents

• creating threat detection analytics

• action as an escalation point and providing technical support to junior colleagues and customers

• onboarding log sources in alignment with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

• investigating and monitoring SIEM platform

• tuning alerts and event sources to ensure highest level of defence

• ensuring all identified events are investigated thoroughly

• working with Senior Analysts (Level 3) to improve and simplify processes

• working with the Threat Hunters to identify and assist in the remediation of advance security threats

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Understanding and interest in low level concepts including operating systems and networking

• Keen interest in cyber security and understanding of key concepts and protocols

• Understanding of networking and infrastructure design

• Programme skills - Python, Ruby, RHP, C, C#, Java, Regex (experience with all of these is not required)

• System administration skills (Linux, Windows, Mac)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Active SC Clearance or the ability to obtain SC clearance

Desirable:

• Some commercial experience in Penetration Testing and / or Security Monitoring

• Degree educated, 2.1 or above in Computer Science or Cyber Security

About Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS)

Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a newly formed global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita’s businesses and clients. We work collaboratively with Capita’s divisions to shape the right digital technology solutions to help clients work differently, engage differently, sell differently and to be resilient to whatever next comes their way. We create innovative technology and software solutions for Capita’s clients and businesses while ensuring secure, resilient and predictable service delivery. TSS brings together 5000+ colleagues from across Capita into a single function to deliver world-class technology and software solutions for Capita’s businesses and clients.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process, you’ll be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.