Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology
Grade - Surrey Police Level 1 / Sussex Police M1
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £45,374 - £57,478 / Sussex Police £49,716 - £54,696
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

We are recruiting a skilled and dedicated Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our collaborated team. As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, and responding to cyber threats effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in cyber security to support law enforcement efforts and protect public safety.

This presents an exciting chance for you to apply your proficiency in penetration testing at Surrey Police and Sussex Police, enhancing our internal testing capabilities. Your efforts will drive proactive detection and resolution of vulnerabilities within our systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents within the Forces' network and systems
• Scoping, planning, and delivering penetration tests, IT Health checks and security assessments of the Forces' network, systems and devices
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, protocols, and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate security breaches, conduct analysis, and mitigate risks
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC Analyst
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and implement proactive measures to prevent breaches
• Participate in cyber security exercises, drills, and simulations to test incident response capabilities and readiness
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Deputise for the IT Security Officer where required

• Proven expertise in IT security encompassing technical infrastructure, Microsoft Cloud computing, networks, databases, and systems
• Demonstrable experience in scoping and conducting penetration tests.
  
  Ideally, you will possess a relevant NCSC-approved certification such as The Cyber Scheme Team Member
• Extensive experience with Microsoft security tooling,…