SOC Analyst - Cheltenham

Be an integral part of our SOC team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for cybersecurity to gain hands-on, Be an integral part of our SOC team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Monitoring and responding to alerts.
• Escalating alerts where necessary.
• Proposing tuning requests.
• Producing reports.
• Maintaining awareness of the latest threats and vulnerabilities
• Mentoring colleagues
  
  One to two years of experience in a similar role desirable.
• A good understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security.
• An understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them.
• A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and antivirus.
• Any relevant academic or industry specific training.
Set yourself apart:
• Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and concepts
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and malware types.
• Awareness of security tools and technologies.
• Good understanding of incident response principles.
  
  Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to work in an environment where you'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that will set you up for success, enable you to develop to your full potential, and drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for an ambitious career, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. You'll be working with ground breaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide variety of new skills on the job. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and global network of experts, this could be the role for you., Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces .

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.