IT Security Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago

Kington, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment Limited Full time
Job Title: IT Security Operations Analyst

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited is seeking a highly skilled IT Security Operations Analyst to join our client's team in West Mercia. This is a permanent position, offering a competitive salary of £40,005 per annum, with a 2-day remote working arrangement.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the control and monitoring of the Digital Services security services and underlying technologies. They will proactively hunt for threats within our environments, ensuring the monitoring and analysis of incidents to protect People, Technology, Data, and Process. The IT Security Operations Analyst will also engage in Cyber defence capabilities to identify potential threats, delivering strategic reports and strategies to minimize the impact of the threat.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide technical security operational advice and associated assurance to all Digital Services-based projects and other technical Digital Services activities regarding security controls and monitoring.
  • Be a key team member in operational technical security on behalf of Digital Services, reporting into the Security Operations Manager (SOM). Assist in the development of processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework, following policies and procedures to address emerging and changing threats.
  • Represent Digital Services internally and externally on matters of ICT operational security, including linking with vendors and suppliers. Provide monitoring and reporting of devices and procedures to achieve operational security effectiveness.
  • Security Incident Management: Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Ensure the appropriate escalation procedures are followed and coordinate incident resolution efforts effectively. Create security incident tickets within the ITSM tool and manage security-related incidents through to completion.
  • Ensure that technical security measures in place for our ICT systems are aligned to nationally set policing security standards and keep up to date with changes driven by the National Police Technology Council, NCSC, PDS, and other relevant bodies.
  • Provide technical input for accreditation required as part of access to secure policing and/or government environments. Support the SOM and other Digital Services senior managers on operational ICT continuity and recovery testing and associated activities.
  • Provide technical assistance for independent technical security health checks (penetration testing), taking responsibility for ensuring the timely implementation of agreed remedial actions.
  • Security Incident Remediation: Coordinate with IT and infrastructure teams to implement necessary remediation actions following security incidents, including applying patches, updating configurations, or deploying new security measures.
  • Undertake technical investigation of cyber-security or professional standards incidents impacting West Mercia. Provide impact assessments of new legislation, threats, ICT suppliers, and solutions, and initiate new or changed ICT security controls, protocols, or procedures in conjunction with the Security Operations Team.
  • Function as a resource for the Security Operations team to take on other security or ICT related responsibilities that would assist in prevention and protection from operational threats. Delegate for the Senior Security Operations Analyst as required. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility, and grading of this post.
Requirements
  • Educated to diploma level (Level 4) in an ICT-related discipline or equivalent experience. Working towards or qualified in one or more recognised Security Qualifications such as CompTIA Security+ and/or (ISC)2 SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) or equivalent academic or professional security qualification.
  • Knowledge of current Information Technology Standards and Techniques (including ISO 27001 series, HMG's Cloud Security Principles, and Cyber Essentials).
  • Knowledge and understanding of the technical security issues and trends that impact upon information security.
  • A good understanding of information security concepts and practices concerned with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
  • Knowledge of threat and vulnerability detection technologies including but not limited to, Tenable SC, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and others.
  • Experience working with intrusion detection and/or prevention software.
  • Experience working with SEIM and EDR tooling. Experience being involved in technical security and providing associated expertise to projects, activities, and colleagues.
  • Experience in reporting and managing IT incidents.
  • Experience using vulnerability management solutions such as Tenable SC/Nessus. Experience in coordinating penetration and other security testing and ensuring completion of any agreed remedial action.
  • Experience with support and provision for on-premise and Cloud-based solutions. Experience managing sensitive enquiries confidentially.
  • Experience consulting with wider IT teams and external entities. Knowledge of disaster recovery and continuity exercises and the relevance of these within the modern IT landscape.
  • Knowledge of implementing and applying national policing technical standards and controls.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced IT Security Operations Analyst looking for a new challenge, please submit your application to Red Snapper Recruitment Limited.

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