Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Hybrid/Manchester (8 days per month minimum in office)
£60,930 – £67,700 per annum
Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst for an excellent opportunity within the private sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS ANALYST
- Act as a technical escalation & primary point of contact for the Security Operations Manager, leading during security incidents, working collaboratively to establish the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident along with system hardening and mitigation measures to prevent a re-occurrence.
- Provide operational oversight on day-to-day activities within the team, ensuring incidents are escalated appropriately and work with other functions to close reoccurring problems.
- Provide supervisory support to the Security Operations Manager when necessary and help develop talent within the team through supporting junior analysts, technical training, and tabletop exercises.
- Lead use case development through auditing, approval and assigning tasks across the team, alongside developing new detection content including machine learning analytics and Security Automation.
- Update protective monitoring/SOC documentation, processes and procedures, ensuring their currency. Assist in the development of operational metrics and dashboard reporting.
- Support in building and developing threat intelligence capabilities within client, creating a robust community across smart metering. Implementing industry-leading techniques and procedures to cultivate a highly respected and influential team.
- Synthesis industry trends identified through threat intelligence into actionable insight and improvement initiatives across the organization & wider smart energy community.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to identify opportunities for security improvements. Review products that can advance our security capabilities, such as tools that support analysis/detection and other emerging technologies.
- Gather forensic data and physical equipment, to perform in-depth root cause analysis.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS ANALYST
- Must have demonstratable experience in incident management and response, including leading investigations in complex environments where established processes may not fully apply, requiring initiative and adaptable problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver personal and team objectives, liaising with relevant teams to build relationships.
- Able to work under pressure and make judgment calls based on available information.
- Previous experience within a Security Operations role.
- In-depth understanding of the cyber threat landscape, advanced adversary tactics, and the MITRE Att&ck Framework.
- Knowledge of cloud environments and SaaS applications such as AWS, Azure, Office 365, & Defender.
- Must have the ability to gain and hold HMG Security Clearance at “Security Check” (SC) level.
- Able to present information clearly to a range of audiences and influence decision making.
If you are a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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