Information Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom GIOS Technology Full time
Position Overview

GIOS Technology is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our dedicated team.

Security Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance is essential

Role Responsibilities:

  • The Information Security Specialist will be part of a well-established security unit tasked with the design, implementation, and upkeep of operational cybersecurity measures. This role involves proactive, risk-based monitoring of critical systems to detect both internal and external cyber threats.

Key Duties:

  • Develop and integrate security event monitoring and incident management services.
  • Respond to security incidents as they arise as a member of the incident response team.
  • Establish metrics and dashboards to enhance visibility of the enterprise infrastructure.
  • Utilize the SOAR platform to facilitate playbook automation and case management, optimizing team processes and tools.
  • Create documentation to ensure the consistency and standardization of security operating procedures.
  • Enhance investigative techniques using the SOC's software tools to improve recognition opportunities for specific analyses.
  • Maintain a security baseline in accordance with the latest threat intelligence and evolving trends.
  • Engage in root cause analysis of incidents in collaboration with engineers across the organization.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on a wide array of information security standards and best practices.
  • Offer strategic and tactical security advice, including the evaluation of technical control requirements.
  • Participate in the CRM process.
  • Collaborate with SOC engineers to keep security alert dashboards current, enabling the organization to respond effectively to incidents.
  • Document, validate, and create operational processes and procedures to support the development of the SOC.
  • Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cybersecurity infrastructure and key resources.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proficiency in Elastic Stack.
  • Experience with Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies.
  • Knowledge of SIEM solutions, including the ability to identify, create, deploy, and tune use cases.
  • Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.
  • Skilled in the use of virtualization software.
  • Understanding of key security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST).
  • Ability to document and report security incidents clearly and concisely.
  • Experience in drafting Defense/Government documentation.
  • Creation, development, and management of security alert dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of Broad Spectrum Cyber Course (CompTIA Sec+, SANS SEC401 or SEC501 or equivalent).
  • Completion of SIEM Design, Architecture and Analyst Course (SANS SEC455 or SEC555 or equivalent).


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