SOC Analyst
Location: Cheltenham
Career Level: Senior Analyst
Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
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.
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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.
In our team you will learn:
The role encompasses both monitoring and responding to alerts raised by various toolsets as part of an ongoing managed security monitoring service, coupled with analysing data sets gathered from Incident Response investigations and assisting Investigative Consultants to deliver positive investigative outcomes to our breach investigation consultancy engagements.
As a SOC Analyst you will:
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.
The following skills and experience are required for this role:
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.
6–12 months’ experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) is essential.
Set yourself apart:
Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and concepts
Knowledge of common attack vectors and malware types.
Awareness of security tools and technologies.
Basic understanding of incident response principles.
Networking fundamentals.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
What’s in it for you
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.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS #LI-EU. Closing date for applications 25/06/26.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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