Cyber Defence Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SitePoint Pty Full time

About Us: SitePoint Pty is a leading technology company committed to delivering innovative solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Defence Specialist to join our team. As a vital member of our security team, you will take proactive measures to fortify our defences and lead incident response with expertise and agility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse alerts, leverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and take the lead in containing and remediating security incidents.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans, assess risks, and coordinate swift remediation efforts with IT teams.
  • Develop scripts and tools to streamline workflows, integrating security into every step and improving efficiency across processes.
  • Manage sandboxing, analyse suspicious emails, and use DMARC, SPF, and DKIM to protect our communication channels.
  • Configure and manage security tools (EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, email gateways) to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
  • Monitor and secure our network using deep understanding of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools.
  • Share your security knowledge, work closely with IT and development teams, and help embed security into every project.

Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience in cyber security.
  • Proficient in incident response frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND).
  • Expertise with Microsoft 365 Security.
  • Knowledge of DMARC, SPF, DKIM.
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
  • Experience with security automation, platform management, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, SANS, and CIS controls.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 per annum.
  • Free London travel card (plus one).
  • Training on security tools.
  • Hybrid work options.
  • London or Nottingham locations.
  • Access to employee benefit hub (discounts, vouchers).
  • Medical insurance and more.


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