We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Senior Security Operations Specialist to work with them on a 6 Month contract basis with offices based in Edinburgh ( as and when required). Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Operations Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. This role will focus on threat hunting, incident response, and security solution development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions to proactively detect and mitigate threats. Key Responsibilities: Conduct threat hunting and incident response using Sentinel, Defender, and CrowdStrike. Generate attack hypotheses and develop use cases to improve detection capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust security solutions. Action EDR and SIEM alerts, analyse threats, and translate findings into actionable security use cases. Work closely with the wider security team to ensure continuous improvement of security operations. Assist in the evaluation, deployment, and tuning of security tools and technologies. Key Accountabilities, Skills & Experience: Proven experience in threat hunting and incident response. Expertise with EDR tools such as Sentinel, Defender, and CrowdStrike. Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, event correlation, and log analysis. Experience in developing security use cases and automation for detection and response. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant security certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or OSCP. Experience working in a SOC (Security Operations Center) or similar security environment. Knowledge of cloud security principles and experience with securing cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP ). About the Client: Why Tesco Bank? At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together. Next Steps: If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS. ADZN1_UKTJ