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Cyber Security Operations Specialist

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ 450 - 550 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bath, Somerset

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Cyber Security Operations Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Specialist to join a growing security team responsible for protecting a complex IT, cloud and operational technology environment. 
You will play a key role in detecting, investigating and responding to cyber threats, while helping to improve the organisation's overall security monitoring and incident response capabilities. The role combines hands-on security operations, tooling optimisation and continuous improvement across a varied technology estate. 
Key responsibilities:

Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts and incidents across IT, cloud and OT environments.
Lead or support incident response, including containment, eradication, recovery and escalation.
Develop and optimise SIEM detection rules, EDR policies and security monitoring capabilities.
Reduce false positives and improve detection coverage using threat intelligence and incident learnings.
Investigate threats using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Work closely with internal IT, engineering and security teams, alongside external security providers.
Maintain and improve security playbooks, procedures, documentation and response processes.
Support security reporting, compliance and audit activity.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior members of the security team.
Key skills and experience:

Strong background in Security Operations, SOC or Incident Response.
Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms, ideally including Microsoft security technologies.
Experience investigating security incidents across cloud and on-premise environments.
Knowledge of Windows environments, with working knowledge of Linux/Unix.
Understanding of threat intelligence, IOCs, TTPs and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Experience improving detection logic, alert quality and security controls.
Strong stakeholder communication and incident management skills.
Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS and GDPR would be beneficial.
Desirable certifications include: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, MS-500, Security+ or similar cyber security qualifications. 
The role will involve participation in an out-of-hours incident response rota, with occasional travel where required

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