Tesserent Tesserent is a full-service cybersecurity and secure cloud services provider, partnering with clients from all industries and all levels of government. Let's talk.Tesserent is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal SOC Security Analyst to play a critical role in delivering managed security services from our Security Operations Centre (SOC). The successful candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and SOC operations, as well as a proven track record of technically coaching and developing teams. As a Principal SOC Security Analyst, you will work closely with the SOC management team to maintain adherence to SLAs, ensure a high standard of technical delivery of services, and assist with the professional growth of the team. Accountabilities Analyse security data, including logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence, to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies indicative of potential security incidents or threats. Conduct advanced threat hunting activities, proactively searching for signs of compromise, hidden threats, and potential vulnerabilities within client's environment. Assist with the design, implementation, and fine-tuning of security analytic and correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards in the SIEM and other security tools to enhance the SOC team's visibility and response to emerging threats. Collaborate with the SOC team to investigate and respond to security incidents, providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance on the analysis and interpretation of security data. Conduct research on emerging threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities, sharing findings with the SOC team and using this information to inform the development of new security analytics techniques and strategies. Conduct thorough handovers of security incidents to the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team. Assist DFIR team with monitoring and investigation of security incidents on an as-needed basis. Collate data to write and review customer reports, including post-incident reports, to a high standard. Collaborate with the SOC Analytics Manager to drive the technical direction of the SOC, ensuring the implementation of best practices, processes, and technologies to enhance the team's efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor and maintain adherence to SLAs, ensuring the timely and accurate detection, analysis, and response to security incidents and threats. Assist with the coaching and development of the SOC team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to enhance their technical and analytical skills. Assist in the development and implementation of SOC policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring alignment with the organisation's security strategy and goals. Collaborate with other SOC and security leaders to share knowledge, insights, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, recommending and implementing solutions to streamline SOC operations. Technical Skills Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed. Demonstrated capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure. Ability to develop and deliver training or speaking material for public and private events. #J-18808-Ljbffr