Senior Security Analyst

Trident Search are working with an incredibly niche MSSP who specialise in threat detection. They leverage some of the best technologies on the market and are looking for someone who is incredibly analytical. Working for this client, you will gain valuable experience detecting threats and aiding clients in mitigation and remediation processes. This is a technical position, and it will require you to get involved across all areas of blue teaming. From initial triaging through to remediation, threat hunting and incident response (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks).  Location: Remote / London Hours: 09:00-17:30 (on call responsibilities, 1 week in 5) Responsibilities:  Monitor, investigate and report potential cyber threats. Communicate and escalate threats to clients, providing support and guidance where needed. Maintain and support deployed advanced threat protection solutions. Interpret and collate threat analysis into analytically concise incident and threat reports. Maintain and improve the Advanced Threat Management Service offering to ensure a continued high level of service is delivered. Aid pre-sales teams in selling threat detection solutions Requirements: This position requires a detail oriented, critical thinker who can anticipate issues and solve problems. You should be able to analyse large datasets to detect underlying patterns and identify cyber-attacks, malware, and threat actors, determining potential impact and develop remediation guidance.   Knowledge of current and emerging advanced cyber threats, attack and evasion techniques, command and control infrastructures and insider threat behaviour. Understanding of typical malware functionality and capabilities. Understanding of the tools and techniques used by SOC and Incident Response teams. Forensic experience with full network packet capture tools and understanding of common network protocols. Experience with typical security technologies i.e., SIEM, NDR, EDR, Firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS (snort, bro), DLP, endpoint solutions, access control. Solid understanding of large-scale networking technologies. Solid troubleshooting skills — Windows, Linux, and network environments. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, BASH). SANS GIAC or similar certification would be beneficial but not required. If you're passionate about hunting and have a strong technical knowledge, then please send Gareth Davies @ Trident Search a message and apply now