Security Operations Specialist

Security Operations Specialist - Permanent - Hybrid

Here's an amazing opportunity for a passionate Security Operations Specialist to join an inspiring team of security professionals who are part of a company known for great training and an impressive benefits package, as they work with a global data science firm that's expanding its security team.

As a Security Operations Specialist, you will play an important role in our threat monitoring, incident response, and day-to-day security operations. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams should ensure the integrity of our systems and ongoing improvement in the security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage security operations, including threat detection, analysis, and mitigation.
• Lead incident response efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain security tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Proactively identify vulnerabilities and manage vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and other teams to design and implement security controls.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the security operations team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, policies, and regulations.
• Generate reports and insights for senior leadership on security incidents and trends.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in security operations, including monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Expertise in SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection, and other security tools.
• Strong knowledge of network and cloud security, firewalls, and threat hunting.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GSEC are highly desirable.

More details:

• Permanent role
• 3 days in office, 2 days work from home

Interviews will commence swiftly.