Falanx Cyber puts enterprise-class cybersecurity services within reach of every organisation. We identify areas of cyber risk threatening the integrity of your business and provide complete end-to-end managed cybersecurity services to alleviate those risks. Combining proactive managed detection and response services with penetration testing, incident response and consultancy.
We have big, exciting plans and are always looking for talent to join our teams across all areas of the business in some of the most interesting roles on the market.
We are a friendly bunch and our employees are what makes Falanx a special place to work!
Our current vacancies
Senior SOC (Security Operations Centre) Analyst
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm (excluding Bank Holiday’s)
Business Unit: SOC (Security Operations Centre)
Reports to: Head of SOC
Location: Hybrid: Office in Central Reading & Working from home
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm (excluding Bank Holiday’s) including 24/7 On Call (1 week in every 3 weeks)
Salary: £Excellent + excellent benefits
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior SOC Analyst with a genuine passion and interest in Cyber Security to join our growing team
The SOC team are responsible for monitoring, analysing, assessing and defending the security systems of our growing client base and resilience against any systems being compromised.
The role of the Senior SOC Analyst is to lead & manage the SOC Team and to act as a main technical escalation point for the SOC Team, the customer and service teams when required. The Senior SOC Analyst will help to maintain, grow and develop customer relationships. They will ensure the SOC Team are meeting customer and internal SLA’s, their quality of work is to a high standard and are working with the team to full capacity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, world class customer service skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to positively drive themselves and the team forward. This individual will act as a role model to the SOC Team, always acting in a courteous and professional manner; adhering to Falanx’s core values.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To manage a SOC Team comprised of Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Analysts and to lead SOC support activities to our customer base
Ensuring that all Security Monitoring Systems and Consoles, including all Availability Monitoring Systems are monitored diligently and in a timely fashion by the whole shift team
To manage the teams’ day to day tasks and activities, prioritising their workload based on contractual SLA’s
To monitor SOC Team and use reporting to ensure team are working to full capacity 24/7
To formulate and / or re-engineer SOC processes, how-to-guides & procedures to maximise operational efficiency
To attend and occasionally chair Customer Service Meetings & Service Reviews
To ensure Service Review actions are tracked, progressed and escalations are communicated to internal stakeholders
To provide meeting minutes to customers
To promote exceptional customer satisfaction
To recruit & retain a loyal and dedicated team
To complete probation reviews, quarterly development reviews and regular 121’s to monitor the performance of staff using agreed KPI’s, OKR’s and Objectives set
To quality check SOC Tickets to ensure communications to customers is of a high standard and internal processes for Incident Management & Request Fulfilment are being followed
To implement training & development plans for SOC Team to advance their internal progression
To manage unplanned absences for the team; completing Return to Work forms where necessary
To check that shifts are always covered during core hours, leaving no gaps in support
To maintain IMS framework in relation to the Service Delivery of SOC functions; this includes, ownership of policies, adherence to them, as well as reporting into the IMS Management Team on effectiveness measures
To effectively prioritise work in line with customer Service Level Agreements, internal Key Performance Indicators, Objectives and adhoc management requests
To take ownership of and to make sure all high priority Incidents / Requests are escalated to the Senior Management Team as soon as they are identified
To ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all customers are provided promptly
To review daily, weekly and monthly reporting to quality check the accuracy of the data
To identify & raise Problems and communicate / escalate these via the appropriate channels
To work with resolver teams and external suppliers to ensure comprehensive documentation of procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed
To make sure all Handover tasks and actions are completed
To carry out all activities in line with company and SOC policies & procedures
To suggest service & tool improvements to the Senior Management Team for the benefit of the team, the company & its’ customers
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge & use of SIEM toolsets
Knowledge & use of Full Packet Capture toolsets
Knowledge & use of Intrusion Detection Systems
Understanding of IDS and IPS technologies
Analysis of Syslog / Windows event logs
Understanding how to analyse network traffic
Understanding of how to analyse malware
Python Programming Language
Key Requirements:
Essential:
Previous experience of working in a similar role
ITIL Foundation or experience of working in an ITIL environment
Experience creating and following processes for Incident Management, Request Fulfilment, Event Management, Problem Management, Change
Management, Release Management, Service Design & Transition, Asset Management, Knowledge Management, Availability Management, Service Catalogue Management and 3rd Party Supplier Management
Has a deep commitment to and passion for Continual Service Improvement
Ability to communicate at all levels; strong written and spoken communication skills
Able to produce clear and concise how-to guides, instructions, and procedure documents
Ability to communicate clearly over the phone or face-to-face and maintain company’s commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to build & maintain a strong rapport with both customers and colleagues alike
Ability to understand & articulate solutions; be able to propose solutions to business problems
Uses own initiative to take responsibility of workload; can pro-actively complete allocated tasks
Has a well-organised approach to work planning, time allocation to tasks and a flexible approach to daily routines to deliver the desired results
Has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude; is a team player, is helpful, friendly & approachable
Is a fast and efficient learner; wants to learn more and self-develop
Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
Is able to stay calm under pressure
Possesses a confident & professional manner; shows a high work ethic, completing all work to a high standard
Self-motivated to advance own knowledge & gain formal qualifications
Experience of working to GDPR regulations
Eligible to undergo SC Clearance
Desirable:
Experience of working in an ISO 27001 & ISO20000-1 compliant environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT or similar
Management & Leadership Training or Certifications
ITIL Foundation, Specialist, Strategist or Leader Certifications
Service Desk Institute Training or Certifications
CompTIA Security+ / CompTIA CYSA+
Passion for all things information technology and information security
In return for your skills and experience, we offer the following benefits:
25 Days Holiday
Private Health Care
Health Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Benefits platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Supported Training and Professional Development
Career Progression Framework
Pension
A superb working environment and a great, friendly team!
Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@falanx.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
SOC (Security Operations Centre) Service Delivery Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm (excluding Bank Holiday’s)
Business Unit: SOC (Security Operations Centre)
Reports to: Head of SOC
Location: Hybrid: Office in Central Reading & Working from home
Salary: £Excellent + excellent benefits
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a SOC Service Delivery Manager with a genuine passion and
interest in Cyber Security to join our growing team.
The SOC team are responsible for monitoring, analysing, assessing and defending the security systems of our growing client base and resilience against any systems being compromised.
The role of the SOC Service Delivery Manager is to act as the main liaison between the Customer and service teams when required and as a point of escalation. The SOC Service Delivery Manager will help to maintain, grow and develop customer relationships. They will ensure they are meeting customer and internal SLA’s, their quality of work is to a high standard and are working with the team to full capacity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, world class customer service skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to positively drive themselves and the team forward. This individual will act as a role model to the SOC Team, always acting in a courteous and professional manner; adhering to Falanx’s core values.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To formulate and / or re-engineer SOC processes, how-to-guides & procedures to maximise
operational efficiency using the ITIL framework
To organise, attend and chair Customer Service Meetings & Service Reviews
To ensure Service Review actions are tracked, progressed and escalations are communicated to internal stakeholders
To provide meeting minutes to Customers
To manage and encourage Contract Renewals for all SOC Customers
To conduct a thorough & quality handover with the Sales Team when a Customer transitions into Service Delivery
To create and / or redevelop Customer Service Review reporting
To promote exceptional customer satisfaction
To maintain IMS framework in relation to the Service Delivery of SOC functions; this includes, ownership of policies, adherence to them, as well as reporting into the IMS Management Team on effectiveness measures.
To effectively prioritise work in line with customer Service Level Agreements, internal Key Performance Indicators, Objectives and adhoc management requests
To take ownership of and to make sure all high priority Incidents / Requests are escalated to the senior management team as soon as they are identified
To be an escalation point for Customer escalations and complaints & managing them through to remediation keeping the Customer informed of updates
To ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all Customers are provided promptly
To identify & raise Problems and communicate / escalate these via the appropriate channels
To work with resolver teams and external suppliers to ensure comprehensive documentation of procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed
To carry out all activities in line with company and SOC policies & procedures
To suggest service & tool improvements to the Senior Management Team for the benefit of the team, the company & its’ customers
Key Requirements:
Essential:
Previous experience of working in a similar role
ITIL Foundation or experience of working in an ITIL environment
Experience creating and following processes for Incident Management, Request Fulfilment, Event Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, Service Design & Transition, Asset Management, Knowledge Management, Availability Management, Service Catalogue Management and 3rd Party Supplier Management
Has a deep commitment to and passion for Continual Service Improvement
Ability to communicate at all levels; strong written and spoken communication skills
Able to produce clear and concise how-to guides, instructions, and procedure documents
Ability to communicate clearly over the phone or face-to-face and maintain company’s commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to build & maintain a strong rapport with both customers and colleagues alike
Ability to understand & articulate solutions; be able to propose solutions to business problems
Uses own initiative to take responsibility of workload; can pro-actively complete allocated tasks
Has a well-organised approach to work planning, time allocation to tasks and a flexible approach to daily routines to deliver the desired results
Has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude; is a team player, is helpful, friendly & approachable
Is a fast and efficient learner; wants to learn more and self-develop
Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
Is able to stay calm under pressure
Possesses a confident & professional manner; shows a high work ethic, completing all work to a high standard
Self-motivated to advance own knowledge & gain formal qualifications
Experience of working to GDPR regulations
Eligible to undergo SC Clearance
Desirable:
Experience of working in an ISO 27001 & ISO 20000-1 compliant environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT or similar
Management & Leadership Training or Certifications
ITIL Foundation, Specialist, Strategist or Leader Certifications
Service Desk Institute Training or Certifications
CompTIA Security+ / CompTIA CYSA+
Passion for all things information technology and information security
In return for your skills and experience, we offer the following benefits:
25 Days Holiday
Private Health Care
Health Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Benefits platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Supported Training and Professional Development
Career Progression Framework
Pension
A superb working environment and a great, friendly team!
Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@falanx.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Technical Pre-sales Engineer
Hours: Monday to Friday
Business Unit: SOC (Security Operations Centre)
Reports to: Director of SOC and Pen Test Services
Location: Working from home
Salary: £Excellent + excellent benefits
The role:
For Falanx, it’s simple; Cyber risks dominate our headlines, placing security issues at the forefront of people’s minds. The rapid deployment of complex network solutions and change in technology adds to the challenges our customers will encounter – as experts, we are here to help them.
We identify areas of cyber risk threatening the integrity of businesses and provide complete end to end managed cybersecurity services to alleviate those risks. Our processes combined proactive Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services with Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Consultancy.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Pre-sales Consultant with a genuine passion and interest in Cyber Security to join our growing team.
The Technical Pre-Sales Consultant takes ownership and responsibility for the Pre-Sales engagement process with the Client, supporting Sales through the Sales Cycle to decision point, handing over into the delivery process for business wins.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Work with the Sales teams throughout the sales life cycle including; supporting requirements discovery, defining solution scope, preparing technical elements of sales proposal documents, carrying out customer demonstrations, building of Proof of Concepts.
Work with the Sales teams to achieve defined sales targets and be the focal point of technical support.
Own the scope and definition of initial client requirements and propose technically appropriate solutions to specific client problems.
Confidently present technical and business aspects of proposed solutions to prospective clients and engage with internal teams to ensure best practice and understand the impact of proposed solutions on the existing service delivery and support teams.
Articulate technology solutions and to propose technical solutions to business problems.
Prepare technically accurate and compelling solution proposals and RFI/RFP responses.
Deliver demonstrations and articulate technical concepts clearly.
Staying on top of industry trends and identifying new opportunities by performing Competitive Analysis.
Key Requirements:
To succeed in the role, the following skills and knowledge are required:
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a technical pre-sales role within a managed service provider or Cyber technology company.
SIEM, XDR, EDR, NDR experience in design, deployment, scoping and detection methodology.
ITIL Foundation (preferred).
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Cyber Security
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Technical knowledge of SIEM toolsets.
Technical knowledge of Elastic.
Technical knowledge of EDR.
Understanding of IDS and IPS technologies.
Communication and behavioural skills:
Personally, you will be an excellent, confident and credible communicator with the
ability to communicate effectively at all levels across functions and organisations.
Demonstratable experience of delivering lively and engaging presentations to large audiences, face to face and via remote tools.
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams and clients.
Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
Self-motivator, results and quality orientated, good organisational skills, attention to detail, positive helpful attitude.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening) including an excellent telephone manner and strong customer first focused skills.
In return for your skills and experience, we offer the following benefits:
25 Days Holiday
Private Health Care
Health Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Benefits platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Supported Training and Professional Development
Career Progression Framework
Pension
A superb working environment and a great, friendly team!
Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@falanx.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
SOC Analyst
Business Unit: SOC (Security Operations Centre)
Reports to: Head of SOC
Location: Hybrid: Office in Central Reading & Working from home
Salary: £Excellent + excellent benefits
Hours: On a 24/7, 365 day a year rota, working 12 hour shifts with the pattern of 4 on 4 off
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst with a genuine passion and interest in Cyber Security to join our growing team. The SOC team are responsible for monitoring, analysing, assessing and defending the security systems of our growing client base and resilience against any systems being compromised.
The role of the SOC Analyst is to act as the first line of defence against threats in our customers’ landscape and to also proactively maintain their networks from potential attacks. The SOC Analyst will ensure they are meeting customer and internal SLA’s, their quality of work is to a high standard and are working with the team to full capacity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, world class customer service skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to positively drive themselves and the team forward. This individual will act as a role model to the SOC Team, always acting in a courteous and professional manner; adhering to Falanx’s core values
Your key responsibilities will include:
To monitor and investigate security events raised in our ITSM tool from the IT estates of
customers who we monitor
To use our SIEM Tool to compare, correlate & analyse real time security alerts across our
customers’ systems and devices so that potential signs of a data breach, threat, attack or
vulnerability can be detected
To effectively prioritise work in line with customer Service Level Agreements, internal Key Performance Indicators, Objectives and adhoc management requests
To make sure all high priority issues / requests are escalated to the senior management team as soon as they are identified
To own Tickets ensuring detailed & accurate data is being captured in the outset, keeping customers updated, progressing the Ticket to investigative remediation in a timely manner
To give technical support & advice to our customer base, providing world class customer service
To liaise with support teams to ensure efficient & effective escalation, response and resolution of Tickets
To perform analysis of log files from a variety of different sources.
To provide prompt & comprehensive daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all customers
To attend customer services reviews to provide helpful details of all Tickets, events and alerts are discussed with the customer, answering any questions they may have
To identify & raise Problems and communicate & escalate these via the appropriate channels
To work with resolver teams and external suppliers to ensure comprehensive documentation of procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed
To document in the handover and communicate key points from the shift to oncoming shift personnel
To carry out all activities in line with company and SOC policies & procedures.
To suggest service & tool improvements to the Senior Management Team for the benefit of the team, the company & its’ customers
Technical Knowledge
To monitor and investigate security events raised in our ITSM tool from the IT estates of
customers who we monitor
To use our SIEM Tool to compare, correlate & analyse real time security alerts across our customers’ systems and devices so that potential signs of a data breach, threat, attack or vulnerability can be detected
To effectively prioritise work in line with customer Service Level Agreements, internal Key Performance Indicators, Objectives and adhoc management requests
To make sure all high priority issues / requests are escalated to the senior management team as soon as they are identified
To own Tickets ensuring detailed & accurate data is being captured in the outset, keeping customers updated, progressing the Ticket to investigative remediation in a timely manner
To give technical support & advice to our customer base, providing world class customer service
To liaise with support teams to ensure efficient & effective escalation, response and resolution of Tickets
To perform analysis of log files from a variety of different sources.
To provide prompt & comprehensive daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all customers
To attend customer services reviews to provide helpful details of all Tickets, events and alerts are discussed with the customer, answering any questions they may have
To identify & raise Problems and communicate & escalate these via the appropriate channels
To work with resolver teams and external suppliers to ensure comprehensive documentation of procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed
To document in the handover and communicate key points from the shift to oncoming shift personnel
To carry out all activities in line with company and SOC policies & procedures.
To suggest service & tool improvements to the Senior Management Team for the benefit of the team, the company & its’ customers
Key Requirements:
Essential:
Previous experience of working in a similar role
Ability to communicate at all levels; strong written and spoken communication skills, able to produce clear and concise how-to guides, instructions, and procedure documents, able to communicate clearly over the phone or face-to-face and maintain company’s commitment to excellent customer service
Use own initiative to take responsibility of own workload; can pro-actively complete allocated task
Has a well-organised approach to work planning, time allocation to tasks and a flexible approach to daily routines to deliver the desired results
Has a positive “can-do” attitude; is a team player, is helpful, friendly & approachable
Is a fast and efficient learner; wants to learn more and self-develop
Can adapt quickly in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
Is able to stay calm under pressure
Possesses a confident & professional manner; shows a high work ethic, completing all work to a high standard
Self-motivated to advance own knowledge & gain formal qualifications
Experience of working in an ISO 27001 compliant environment
Experience of working to GDPR regulations
Eligible to undergo SC Clearance
Desirable:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT or similar
SANS GIAC GCIA / SANS GIAC GCIH
CISSP
CCNA / CCNP
MCSE / MSCA
ITIL Foundation
Passion for all things information technology and information security
Hours of Work:
Part of a 24/7/365 Shift Rota
Working 12-hour shifts with a 4 on 4 off pattern
Shift start times are 6am, 7am, 8am or 7pm
Hybrid working from home & in the office
Core Days in the office are Wednesday’s & Thursday’s
When working on the 24/7 Shift Rota with a stint of 4 Day Shifts (2 x Early’s & 2 x Day’s) there is a requirement to be in the office for 2 out of those 4 shifts, prioritising the Core Days
When working on the 24/7 Shift Rota with a stint of 4 Day & Night Shifts (2 x Day’s & 2 x Night’s) there is a requirement to be in the office for 1 Day Shift out of those 4 shifts, prioritising the Core Days
When working on a weekend, a Bank Holiday or on a Night Shift home working is offered. For anyone who requires it, the office is still available to work from.
In return for your skills and experience, we offer the following benefits
25 Days Holiday
Private Health Care
Health Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Benefits platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Supported Training and Professional Development
Career Progression Framework
Free Gym Membership
Pension
A superb working environment and a great, friendly team!
If you think you would be a good fit, please apply! Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@falanx.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
All our UK employees can benefit from:
Pension and life insurance
We offer Life Insurance cover of up to 4x annual salary and a Group Pension Scheme.
Medical insurance and health cash plan
Employee personal health and wellbeing is important to us, which is why we offer Private Medical Insurance and a Health Cash plan to enable employees to claim cash back on Dental, Optical care and other alternative therapies.
Holidays
We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days upon joining the company.
Employee benefits platform
We offer employees an employee benefits platform to include; discounts on high Street and grocery shopping , days out, cinema, holidays and restaurants. Gym membership discounts, Financial wellbeing advice.
“I have been very impressed by the high standard of Falanx’s communication, testing procedures and reporting. From the initial engagement through to test reports and follow up advice, they have provided exceptional service and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them; we will certainly be using them again for future testing.”
Claudia Zimmer
Operations Manager, Ensign Pensions
“The team at Falanx have been great, from an initial enquiry to completing the test has been seamless. Our account manager and the rest of the team have been incredibly reactive in responding to our queries and the work performed has been great. I would not hesitate to recommend Falanx for your IT Security needs.”
Mitchell Smith
Product Manager, One Site Global Ltd
“We have worked with Falanx Cyber for several years and have always been impressed with the professional service they provide. This begins with the early stages of planning, providing useful advice on which areas to focus testing on, including any specific details around emerging threats. This continues with the execution of the agreed pen tests and vulnerability assessments where we are kept informed throughout the whole process, and finally with the informative reports produced and any assistance required following any remediation efforts.”
James Myhill
Head of IT, Canal and River Trust
“Falanx provided us with a phishing campaign that delivered a invaluable insight into how our staff reacted to potentially dangerous phishing attempts. The Phishing results were very enlightening and will help shape our internal cyber security awareness program. We were very pleased with the design and execution of the campaign and we will continue to use Falanx for further phishing campaigns to prove the effectiveness of our cyber security training”
Tony Donn
Head of IT, Cenkos
“Falanx conducted in-person training session that made employees engage, participate, and ask questions. Rob the trainer showed us that human recognition is one of the most important lines of defence against phishing and cyber security attacks. We especially enjoyed Rob’s stories of social engineering and made all employees sit up and think how important all aspects of cyber security not just attacks via conventional means.”
Tony Donn
Head of IT, Cenkos
“We see great value in investing in positive reinforcement of staff, especially in delivering awareness training. Due to COVID-19 on site training was not possible but Falanx were able to step in and provide their usual high quality cyber security training over web.”
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