Job Description
Fortress Tech Ltd is a premier cybersecurity consultancy dedicated to securing the digital infrastructure of global enterprises. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our elite threat detection team in London.
In this pivotal role, you will act as the first line of defense, identifying, analyzing, and responding to complex cyber threats in real-time. You will collaborate with a team of world-class security engineers to refine our detection strategies and ensure the integrity of our clients' data assets.
Why Join Fortress Tech?
We believe in a culture of continuous learning, transparency, and innovation. As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will enjoy:
- Flexible remote-first working options.
- An annual budget dedicated to professional certifications (CISSP, CEH, CISA).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
- Clear pathways to leadership and advanced architecture roles.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM systems (Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic) to identify potential threats.
- Conduct real-time threat hunting and deep-dive analysis to uncover hidden security breaches.
- Execute incident response plans and coordinate with forensic teams for root cause analysis.
- Manage and tune security tools, including EDR, NAC, and DLP solutions.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and provide technical support for penetration testing activities.
- Document security incidents and maintain detailed playbooks for common threats.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in SOC analysis, threat intelligence, or incident response.
- Certification preferred: CISSP, CEH, CISM, or Security+.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and common attack vectors.
- Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting for security automation.
- Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework is highly desirable.