Security Operation Centre (SOC) Engineer
Odyssey Consultants
Greece, Cyprus
Ref: EP036-02
Odyssey Consultants

The Role


The Role


Objective: To be part of the team of engineers with responsibility for the Managed Security Services of the company
Main responsibilities : Monitoring and review of security logs and other incident-related information for several customers across a number of industries. Security technologies of interest include firewalls, IDS/IPS, network components, etc

Assessment of security information described above and preparation of incident reporting and communication to customers

Execution of necessary actions to address security events / incidents, including mitigation, prevention and more detailed detection policies
Reporting to : Head of Managed Security Services
Subordinates : Depends on experience and skills
Other interactions : Customer interaction with IT Security Officers and other experienced professionals from the customer side
Number required : 3-5
Duration : Permanent contract (subject to 6 month probation)
Desired start date : immediately
Probation : 6 months probation
Working hours : 40 hours per week
Travel requirements : very limited travel
Gross monthly base salary : Euros 1.400 to Euros 2.700 or more subject to qualifications and experience
Commission / Bonus : Discretionary (ie non-contractual) annual cash bonus scheme
Other Benefits : Up to 5 days "classroom-training" p.a. , 20 days annual leave, Non-contributory Medical Scheme, Provident Fund, Travelling allowances, Expense reimbursement

Requirements


Requirements


Focused and disciplined professional with ability to review and decipher detailed and voluminous information to identify the key areas of interest and focus.

• Experience in security log review and actioning will be considered a significant advantage
• Security analyst experience and/or certifications
• Understanding of the technical security implications and needs for Windows NT/2000/2003/xp, Linux, Solaris operating systems
• Good understanding of networking design principles and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, IPv4 and preferably IPv6)
• Good understanding of Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4-7 networking concepts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to deliver high quality and client focused deliverables
• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Hands-on experience in implementation and/or operation of one or more security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus and content filtering, url filtering, authentication solutions
• Certifications in any of Internet Security Systems, Check Point, and/or CISCO technologies will be considered a significant advantage.

About the Company


About the Company


Odyssey Consultants is a leading systems integrator, with a sharp focus on, and specialization in, the provision of IT comprehensive IT Security and Risk Management Solutions, spanning the whole spectrum of People-Process and Technology

Our vision is “To be the accepted leaders in the regional IT Security and Risk Management market, projecting trust in our experience and skills and consistently delivering a high quality experience to our clients”

Our mission is “to create real and sustainable value to our clients, employees and shareholders”.