Cyber Security Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Proactive Appointments Full time
Position: Cyber Security Operations Specialist

Location: Milton Keynes

Type: Permanent - £35,000 - £40,000 + Company Bonus

Opportunity: Potential to achieve SC Clearance

Proactive Appointments is seeking a dedicated Cyber Security Operations Specialist to enhance our dynamic SOC Operations team.

Role Overview:
As a vital member of the Cyber Security Analyst Team, you will be part of the SOC Service Desk, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential cyber threats until resolution for our clients. Your role will include:
  • Participating in a shift-based schedule to ensure 24/7 service coverage, including overnight and weekend shifts.
  • Monitoring and responding to security incidents utilizing Microsoft Sentinel and a ticketing system.
  • Adhering to established processes for Incident, Problem, and Service Request management in line with ITIL practices.
  • Generating weekly and monthly reports that include analytical insights for various clients.
  • Managing SOC tools, configurations, and updates.

Required Qualifications:
- SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
- Additional SOC Analyst/Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+) will be considered, provided the SC-200 exam is passed by the end of the probation period.
- Ability to successfully complete a security clearance screening (SC).

Essential Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Sentinel operations
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel administration (Desirable)
- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR operations & administration
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration (Desirable)
- Proficient in Graylog SIEM
- Experience with Azure cloud services administration (Desirable)
- Knowledge of Windows client & server OS administration (Desirable)
- Familiarity with Linux OS administration (Desirable)
- Understanding of Apple Mac OS
- Strong grasp of Networking & Networking Services
- Good understanding of internet services such as DNS, SSL, Domains, IP & routing
- Experience with Cloudflare administration (Desirable)
- Programming/Scripting skills in languages such as C#, Go, Python, Powershell (Desirable)
- Knowledge of hybrid AAD/EntralD & on-premises AD (Desirable)
- Experience using open-source tools for insights (Desirable)

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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