We are seeking a Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist who specializes in Cyber Security to support our organization in delivering secure operations and continuous improvement in our cyber security posture.
In this role, you will collaborate with our Cyber Security Partner to monitor and respond to security events. Reporting to the Platform and Infrastructure Manager, you will work closely with the Technical and Product Leads to implement security initiatives and optimize tools.
Expertise in Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365) and Microsoft Sentinel is key to enhancing detection and response capabilities. Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and Microsoft Defender for IoT is a plus. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy collaboration, we’d love for you to join our team.
About the Role
This is a full-time role; however, flexibility in this will be considered. We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne; ideally, you’ll live within one hour travel of this location.
What You’ll Do
1. Serve as the technical authority for all cybersecurity matters within the Platform and Infrastructure team.
2. Manage and maintain Azure Global Admin and Security Admin roles, ensuring robust security configurations and compliance.
3. Lead the onboarding process for new solutions into our Cyber Security Partner’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
4. Serve as the point of contact for Business As Usual (BAU) security operations queries from our Cyber Security Partner, providing organizational context and support.
5. Work closely with our Cyber Security Partner, who provides SOC/MDR service monitoring, alerting, and incident response. Ensure alignment and effective collaboration on security matters, including their delegated authority.
6. Manage incident notification and escalation processes, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged as needed.
7. Work under the direction of the Technical Lead and Product Lead in the Secure Operations (Safe and Secure Environments) Product workstream, who are accountable for the cyber security strategy.
8. Execute security recommendations provided by the Recommendation Implementation Owner(s) to enhance our security posture.
9. Oversee the Microsoft Sentinel instance as IT Service Owner, ensuring it meets organizational needs and internal requirements, while the Cyber Security Partner handles setup, day-to-day operations, utilization, and support of the SIEM.
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