Security Operations Specialist

7 hours ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time

Join our team as a Security Operations Specialist and play a key role in protecting our information systems and data by monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Security Monitoring:
    • Monitor security alerts and logs from various sources, including endpoint protection, secure web and email gateways, firewalls, IPS, and SIEM platform.
    • Collaborate with technical SMEs and 3rd party SOC to develop, tune, and optimise security tooling.
  2. Incident Response:
    • Perform real-time analysis of security events and incidents to determine severity and scope.
    • Maintain and update security incident response documentation.
  3. Compliance and Risk:
    • Conduct internal security audits and reviews to ensure controls are operating effectively.
    • Collaborate with IT teams to implement appropriate security measures.
  4. Security Solution Development:
    • Assist with security review of designs to incorporate security best practices.
    • Develop security solutions and present recommendations for improvement.
About You

Skills and qualifications required include:

  • Strong experience in security operations, including managing security incidents and investigations.
  • Knowledge of information security control standards and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficiency with MS Entra ID, Office 365, and MS Defender.Understanding of cloud security - AWS and Azure.Network security skills.Current security qualification.Ability to stay up to date with modern threats and security trends.What We Can Offer

Competitive salary: £70,000 per annum, onsite parking, company funded Health Cash Plan, pension scheme, holiday package, E-Learning modules, and more.

  • Company funded Health Cash Plan.
  • 5% match pension.
  • 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme.
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules.
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan.
About Us

Smiths News is a leading news wholesaler serving 24,000 retailers daily.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us.


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