Junior Internal SOC Analyst

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

More about the role:

Darktrace are looking to add to our team of Internal SOC Analysts. This dynamic role involves being on the frontline of defending our organization using Darktrace’s proprietary security tools for network, cloud, email, endpoint and zero trust applications. Your daily responsibilities will involve the triage, investigation and response to security events from our security stack tooling alongside answering potential security concerns from internal security tickets from the wider business.

This hybrid role can be worked from either our Cambridge or London offices and would require you to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

This is a junior role which encompasses a diverse array of subject areas which will see you making quick decisions as a critical part of incident response. You will be given training and support as you develop in the role, potentially specializing to support wider team functions. Due to the nature of an ever-changing environment, strong analytic and deduction skills are required, combined with a passion to learn and adapt to new and emerging threats. As a company that prides ourselves on our reactive capabilities, we are looking for someone who is able to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.

What experience do I need:

You will demonstrate a passion for technology and have equivalent experience or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. If you can showcase additional learning such as IT or Cyber Certifications that could be beneficial. You'll also come with: 

• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment whilst also being capable of working independently,
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written with credible presentation skills,
• The ability to combine analytical, problem solving and time management skills to manage a dynamic workload.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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