Associate Cyber Security Analyst

About Aspire

At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK. It is an exciting time to join us on our journey as we grow and expand!
Our mission: To deliver technology like no other!

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Cyber Security Analyst who will work in our 24x7 SOC team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting key day-to-day operations of our Security Operations Centre. This role is varied to support your continuous development and will include security alert investigation, vulnerability reporting, carrying out support tasks and engaging with third parties. You will also be supporting the incident response team to deliver on smaller sub-tasks during nightshifts related to Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Threat Intelligence.

Learning and development

This role is most suitable for recent graduates. You will be joining our already established SOC team with clear & exciting progression routes spanning Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Pentesting, and SecOps. You will have exposure to the latest tools and vendors in the industry to continue your development, with training paths and a personal development plan to guide you through your introduction to cyber security.

What you will be doing

• Triage of security alerts, following a playbook-based approach to take first steps towards investigation. Investigating and remediating support requests that come into the SOC. Support of SOC onboarding and installation projects. Monitoring SIEM platform health. Creation of vulnerability scanning reports. Responding to customer requests.

## You will suit the role if you have

• The ability to think analytically and solve complex problems as part of everyday security operations work. The ability to deliver and document security processes and procedures. Self-motivated, driven and curious mindset. The ability to work with multiple teams across the business, including IT teams, Operations, Projects, Service desk etc.

It is a great opportunity to build on your skillset. Ideally, you’ll be educated to a degree level, with a degree in the relevant field and possess a keen interest in cyber-security.

Our values

We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire which is at the heart of everything we do. As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.

Salary

£23,000k to £25,000k per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits

Here at Aspire we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart – we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more! Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Network Benefits Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes Enhanced Pension Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Employee referral scheme New business referral scheme Discounted Gym Membership Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire’s Gateshead Head Office.

Hours of Work

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday however some flexibility may be required on occasion for shift cover.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

Interview Process

We generally conduct interviews in three stages, lasting approximately 2-3 weeks depending on everyone’s calendars. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via teams to discuss your experience and what you’re looking for in your next role. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager. If successful in interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).