About the job
We are Allwyn UK, a proud member of the Allwyn Entertainment Group, a leading multi-national lottery operator with a strong presence across Europe, including markets such as the Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy.
At Allwyn, our core mission is to enhance societal contributions through The National Lottery, channeling funds to charitable causes while placing our purpose and values at the forefront of our operations. Seize this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative aimed at augmenting the contributions to good causes.
About the Role:
The SOC Shift Analyst plays a crucial role within our Security Operations team, directly reporting to the SOC Manager. You will be tasked with proactive security monitoring across the Allwyn estate, focusing on the detection and response phases of cybersecurity incidents. Your efforts will significantly elevate the operational security capabilities of our SOC Team. While primarily responsible for technologies directly managed by the SOC team, you will also oversee security events identified by our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).
Team Overview:
The Allwyn UK SOC team is essential in safeguarding the National Lottery and its players against cyber threats. Operating under a fully in-house 24/7 model, the SOC collaborates closely with the Cyber Defense and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams. We are committed to excellence, continuously measuring our key performance indicators to elevate our maturity levels. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their expertise to enhance our operational capabilities.
Your Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor security tools and systems for potential incidents.
- Track and escalate security alerts based on severity and impact.
- Investigate security incidents triggered by monitoring tools to assess legitimate threats (e.g., malware, phishing, unauthorized access).
- Assist in initial responses to low-level incidents and escalate severe incidents to Lead SOC analysts or security engineers as required.
- Analyze logs from various systems and applications to detect potential threats and suspicious activities.