Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist

1 day ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist to protect our information systems and data by monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents. This role requires collaboration with IT teams to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures, while continuously assessing and improving our security posture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and Maintain Security Platforms:
    • Monitoring security alerts and logs from various sources, including endpoint protection, secure web and email gateways, firewalls, IPS, 24/7 SOC, and SIEM platform.
    • Collaborating with technical SMEs and 3rd party SOC to develop, tune, and optimise security tooling to ensure effective discovery of suspicious activity.
  • Security Investigation and Incident Response:
    • Performing real-time analysis of security events and incidents to determine severity and scope, identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
    • Maintaining and updating security incident response documentation, including playbooks, SOPs, and KB articles.
  • Security Audits:
    • Conducting internal security audits and reviews ensuring controls are operating effectively.
    • Collaborating with IT teams to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.
  • Develop Controls:
    • Assisting with security review of designs, ensuring security best practices are incorporated into business solutions (internal hosted systems and cloud services).
    • Developing security controls, documenting and presenting recommendations to improve the security of the estate.
Requirements
  • A good experience of security operations, including managing security incidents and investigations end to end.
  • Working knowledge of information security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO 27001.
  • An understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • Demonstrate experience of continuous improvement, interacting with Security and Business stakeholders to develop and deliver an enhanced security posture.
  • Familiarity with MS Entra ID, Office 365 and MS Defender.
  • Good experience of cloud security - AWS and Azure.
  • Network security skills.
  • Ideally holds a current security qualification, such as CISSP, CEH etc.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of modern threats and security trends.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
  • A 5% match pension scheme.
  • 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme.
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities.
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan.
  • Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme.


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