Cyber Security Operations Engineer

Cyber Security Operations Engineer - Up to £53,000 plus excellent benefits

Leicester or Sunderland (hybrid working)

This role is with a large-scale multinational group organisation of over 60,000 staff operating within the Critical National Infrastructure domain.

The business is in the process of a rapid expansion within its cyber and infosec capability and you'll be joining the team at an exciting stage in this process.

The role will ideally suit an individual with a technical background, who has worked in a SOC / Security Operations Centre environment.

Alternatively, it could also be a good fit if you have a strong understanding of Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Head of Security Operations and other internal stakeholders to:


• Ensure the IT security requirements for the Group infrastructure estate are correctly functioning and that IT security controls are in place and correctly managed.


• Work with outsourced security suppliers to help manage such security services that are not provided in-house (for example the SIEM - currently Splunk).


• Assist in the definition and implementation of a KPI framework that can be used to measure effectiveness of controls, and provide regular reporting on this.


• Support the running and provision of vulnerability assessments to the business and support mitigation projects, as necessary.


• Support the maturity and operations of the (outsourced), Security Operations Centre (SOC).


• Support the running of monitoring systems for intrusion detection and prevention;


• Occasionally act as the first line of incident response / escalation.


• Investigate suspected (and actual) security incidents in accordance with the security incident management standard, producing reports with recommendations and ensure remedial action is taken.


• Auditing of identity and access control systems.


• Support the implementation of a zero-trust identity framework including Multifactor authentication, Privilege Identity Management (PIM) and Conditional Access.


• Support the implementation of Endpoint Security Solutions across the Group


• Work with operational teams to support incident response resolutions.


• Understand and drive vendor relationship for cyber security products or services that are in production


• Support the IT Security elements of the Group's move towards cloud-based solutions.

Skills and experience desired (you do not need all of the following):

• A technical background in infrastructure or application support


• A strong understanding of technical security controls


• Experience managing security testing requirements


• Knowledge of some of the following areas of IT Security; Digital Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentication and Single Sign On; Audit; Secure Communications and Cryptographic Services; network protection, SIEM technologies, web proxies and Office365.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience (at all levels of the organisation)

It's a great time to get involved with an ambitious, prosperous organisation with a great company culture.

Great work-life-balance and excellent career progression opportunity.

Sunderland or Leicester based with hybrid working .

Paying up to £53,000 + excellent corporate benefits.