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On-site in Liverpool·Added 2 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)
Overview
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
About £3,780 - £4,020 a month after tax.
Skills
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or equivalent cyber security environment.
- Demonstrated experience in security operations, cyber defence, incident response, threat detection, or a related security discipline.
- Strong understanding of cyber attack techniques, threat actor methodologies, and appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Experience investigating security incidents and coordinating response activities.
- Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.
- Good understanding of modern security frameworks, detection engineering concepts, and operational security best practices.
- Experience securing cloud-based and enterprise collaboration environments.
- Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence and attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess security risks effectively.
- A proactive approach to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and security trends.
Desirable
- Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent.
- Experience working within regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
Pay & benefits
- Private healthcare. Life assurance.
- hybrid working in offices (Liverpool, Glasgow, London)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
The role
Summary
This position focuses on security monitoring, incident investigation, threat analysis, and operational security improvement. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for cyber security operations, supporting both proactive and reactive security activities while helping to enhance the organisation's overall security maturity. This is a 1 year FTC role with high potential to extend.- Play a key role in protecting the organisation from cyber threats.
- Hybrid role with comprehensive benefits
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established and respected professional services organisation with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to a broad client base. With ongoing investment in technology and cybersecurity, they are committed to maintaining a secure and resilient environment that supports business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Job Description
- Investigating and responding to security incidents escalated through the Security Operations function.
- Performing detailed security event analysis and identifying potential threats or areas requiring further investigation.
- Working closely with external security service providers to ensure effective monitoring, alert management, and incident handling.
- Supporting cyber incident response activities as a technical security specialist.
- Analysing security metrics and trends, providing recommendations to improve security controls and reduce risk.
- Delivering and managing security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and remediation activities.
- Maintaining and optimising security monitoring and protection platforms across the technology estate.
- Conducting security reviews of systems, infrastructure, and operational processes.
- Collaborating with technology and business teams to drive continuous security improvements.
- Ensuring security operations align with relevant regulatory, governance, and industry best practice requirements.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of operational security controls and procedures.
The Successful Applicant
- Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or equivalent cyber security environment.
- Demonstrated experience in security operations, cyber defence, incident response, threat detection, or a related security discipline.
- Strong understanding of cyber attack techniques, threat actor methodologies, and appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Experience investigating security incidents and coordinating response activities.
- Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.
- Good understanding of modern security frameworks, detection engineering concepts, and operational security best practices.
- Experience securing cloud-based and enterprise collaboration environments.
- Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence and attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess security risks effectively.
- A proactive approach to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and security trends.
Desirable
- Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent.
- Experience working within regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
What's on Offer
- Private healthcare. Life assurance.
- hybrid working in offices (Liverpool, Glasgow, London)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
About Michael Page UK
Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.
Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.
- Industry
- Staffing
- Website
- michaelpage.co.uk