Cyber Security Professional
Posting Date: 20 Mar 2025
Function: Cyber Security
Unit: Business
Location: 1500 Aviator Way, Manchester, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES SC CLEARANCE
Job Description
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As a member of the Cyber Security Operation Centre Monitoring and Response team you will play a vital role in responding to immediate security threats on commercial networks across the globe. You will be responsible for timely and appropriate action related to reactive or proactive cyber events and incident investigation.
* Location: Manchester (This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week).
* Weekly Hours: 37.5 (24/7 shift role. The shift pattern is 2 day shifts (7am-7pm) and then 2 night shifts (7pm-7am) then 4 days off).
* Position Type: Full Time
* Contract: Permanent
* Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, analysing, and remediating security incidents using a broad set of tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor security alerts and events across various platforms and tools.
* Conduct investigations to identify potential security incidents.
* Perform detailed analysis of security incidents to determine their impact and root cause.
* Implement immediate remediation actions and provide recommendations for long-term solutions.
* Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to provide updates and gather necessary information.
* Write and review process documentation.
* Participate in a 24/7 shift rotation to provide round-the-clock incident response coverage.
* Assist in maintaining our ISO27001 certification by adhering to established security policies and procedures.
What you'll need
* Must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance.
* Recognised formal qualification in Cyber Security. Desirable examples include SSCP, CompTIA S+, CompTIA A+, SC-200, SC-900, Cyber Security related higher education.
* Experience working within a Cyber Security Operations Centre.
* An understanding of SIEM and Endpoint detection technologies. Ability to recommend and implement mitigation techniques. Familiarity with various security methodologies and processes. Understanding of threat landscape and emerging threats.
* Excellent ability to liaise with customers and internal teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Proactive and self-driven with a desire for knowledge and willingness to learn.
* Strong focus on accuracy with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
* Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and an understanding of cybersecurity methodologies.
* Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement or transformation projects.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best.
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