Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, incident response, and vulnerability management. You will be responsible for assessing security risks, developing and implementing security measures, and responding to security incidents to protect our digital assets and other security operations related tasks.

Key Responsibilities: 

Incident Response:

• Lead the incident response process, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. 
• Investigate security breaches and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations. 
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure timely resolution of security incidents. 
• Participate in regular Audits, Table tops and Purple Team exercises. 
• Perform alert triage and severity assessment on incoming security alerts from multiple sources.
• Investigate phishing incidents including email header analysis, sender verification, and payload identification; coordinate remediation.
• Conduct data exfiltration investigations: scope of compromise, affected data identification, business impact assessment, and containment coordination.
• Perform endpoint forensics including process analysis, malware identification, timeline reconstruction, and evidence collection.
• Document findings with detailed incident timelines and evidence preservation for audit compliance.
• Execute containment actions and coordinate with IT teams.
• Participate in the Cyber Security on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support for security incidents, critical alerts, and escalations.

General Responsibilities: 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies. 
• Provide technical advice and support to other departments on security-related matters. 
• Conduct training sessions to educate staff on security best practices. 
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on security assessments and incident responses. 
• Manage and maintain security tooling and infrastructure e.g Defender XDR, DLP, security configuration management tools. 
• Coordinate with internal teams and external parties to resolve incidents and track remediation.

Cloud Security: 

• Evaluate and implement cloud security solutions to protect against breaches and data loss. 
• Assist with risk assessments and security audits for cloud environments. 
• Help develop and maintain cloud security policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

Beneficial Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 2-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on cloud security, incident response, and vulnerability management. 
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR). 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and various SaaS products. 
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation. 
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Hands-on experience with Defender Endpoint and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Experience with endpoint management and remediation tools.
• Malware analysis basics: identifying malware families, extracting IOCs, and correlating with threat intelligence.
• Log analysis and SIEM query experience to investigate security events.
• Ability to work under pressure, escalate appropriately, and communicate clearly during incidents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?  

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.  

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits  

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme  

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance  

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme  

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies  

• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat  

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.  

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.  

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.     

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.  

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.  

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.  

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.