Are you from a cyber security background? Looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing department? If so, we are looking for a Cyber Security Operations Specialist to join us permanently!
You will perform essential cyber security operational activities to defend the organisation, its systems, and assets. Responding to internal and external reports and alerts, you will have the skill, training, and judgment to investigate alerts and incidents and provide immediate response and defensive measures, employing a range of resources, tools, and services.
The Security Operations Specialist provides advanced detection, investigation, and response to threats and incidents across our IT, OT, and Cloud environments and is the primary point of contact for the Security Coordination Centre (SCC) function, monitoring emerging vulnerabilities and threat intelligence, and coordinating the initial response to physical security and data protection incidents.
What you'll do
You will:
1. Conduct cyber and security incident responses.
2. Maintain and develop cyber security expertise.
3. Maintain the organisation's situational awareness.
4. Manage and maintain security tools and sensors.
5. Represent the Security Coordination Centre (SCC).
6. Support operational planning, reporting, and compliance.
7. Deliver and maintain secure standards and practices.
8. Drive security improvements across the environment.
9. Guide and support cyber security across the business.
What you'll need
You will:
1. Have the ability to respond and adapt in a fast-changing environment.
2. Be initiative-taking, work well under pressure, and be confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
3. Have the ability to use, manage, and maintain various cyber security tooling including Microsoft security products and SIEM.
4. Have a strong understanding of important security concepts and security best practices.
5. Have experience analysing events, incidents, and threats in cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
6. Be enthusiastic about security, keen to promote security awareness, and always look for areas where security could be improved.
7. Have strong written communication skills, with experience documenting policies, procedures, security requirements, and reporting for consumption at all levels.
8. Have strong verbal communication, with the ability to clearly explain security requirements and important security concepts.
9. Have the ability to collaborate with multiple teams at different technical levels.
10. Have strong knowledge of security protocols, technologies, and best practices.
11. Have an understanding and passion for improving network defence and incident response.
12. Have analytical, computer, risk management, and cyber technical skills.
13. Have knowledge of common cyber security threats and the application of countermeasures.
14. Have great knowledge of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), e.g., MITRE Att&ck Framework.
15. Have knowledge and experience analysing and investigating Microsoft Windows (desktop and server), Unix, and Linux operating system alerts.
What you'll receive
* Total pension contributions up to 20%.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
* The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
* A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
* Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
* A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
* Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
* One paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
* An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
* Support from mental health first aiders.
* A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
* Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
* YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants, and hotels, to create a truly sustainable new community.
* YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
* YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
* Plus, a number of other retail, environmental, and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need during your application process.
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