Example job roles: Information Security Officer, Tier 2 SOC Analyst
Level: IndependentÌý
Experiences
Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level
Provides guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural, and technical security controls
Explains the purpose of security controls and performs security risk and impact analysis for medium complexity information systems
Identifies risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures
Designs alternate solutions or countermeasures and ensures they mitigate identified risks
Investigates suspected attacks and supports security incident management
Personal and professional development
Development options to consider when working towards this level
- ÌýDelivering within a specific area of one of the teams
- Time management
- Communication will be core skills
Learning on the job
ÌýTeam expert on their area of specialisation movingÌýfrom following the team playbook to recommending changes to it.Ìý
A key aspect of their role will be learning how to apply the general theory they have studied to the specific environment and issues of °×С½ãÂÛ̳.
Learning from othersÌýÌý
Team members will continue to learn from more senior colleagues and to cross train in other areas of security which interest them.Ìý
Building an understanding of the needs and drivers for the teams they most commonly interact with.
Formal learning
CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 auditor, GCIH, GCNA or other relevant SANS course.Ìý
Relevant material from LinkedIn Learning or the library of training material held by the team.
Transferable skills and competencies
°×С½ãÂÛ̳ uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out moreÌýdetails on the framework.
Analysing
- Analysing and evaluating information
- Testing assumptions and investigating
- Producing solutions
- Making judgements
- Demonstrating systems thinking
Following instructions and procedures
- Following directions
- Following procedures
- Time keeping and attending
- Demonstrating commitment
- Showing awareness of safety issues
- Complying with legal obligations
Presenting and communicating information
- Speaking fluently
- Explaining concepts and opinions
- Articulating key points of an argument. Presenting and public speaking
- Projecting credibility
- Responding to an audience
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°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways of Working
These describe expected behaviours in line with °×С½ãÂÛ̳ culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to theÌýWays of Working website.Ìý
“Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.