Become a Senior Cyber Security Specialist (SOC) with Capita Technology Solutions in West Malling:
Great Opportunity to join our cyber security team to be responsible for utilising and providing expert knowledge in the area of detective and responsive security controls in a security operations centre environment. As a 3rd-4th line responder, you will have a grounding in Infrastructure and Application security, their vulnerabilities and threats as well as common diagnostic tools and methods.
Our clients and customers include internal Capita business as well as external non-Capita businesses.
You will work with and lead a team of analysts in proactive threat detection, tuning SIEM alerts and other detection tools and processes, correlating events with threat Intelligence and provide reports recommending remedial actions to defend against threats and weaknesses in monitored system among other tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of threat detection analytics & reporting
- Act as escalation point and provide technical support to colleagues and customers
- Tuning of alerts and event sources to ensure highest level of defence
- Ensure all identified events are investigated thoroughly
- Provide security related recommendations to SME's as threat events unfold
- Understanding Vulnerability Data and alignment to customers threat potential
What You'll Bring:
- Broad understanding and experience in all areas of Cyber security
- Broad understanding of the concepts of detective and responsive controls
- Experience of security operations processes, ITIL, Incident response, etc
- An understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Proven cyber security experience with a strong knowledge of networking and systems security and a good understanding and appreciation of application security
- Experience in one or more of the following: SIEM tools (QRadar and / or Log Rhythm), Windows or 'Nix based system, OWASP, Cloud, Firewalls and/or IPS
- Ability to consistently deliver to deadlines while prioritising without sacrificing quality.
- Professional, hard-working and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of ITIL processes, including Change Management, Incident Management and Problem Management.
- Strong written and oral communications, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
- Ability to gain SC clearance
Desired Technical Experience:
- Programming skills (Python, Ruby, RHP, C, C#, Perl, Java, Regex, PowerShell)
- Project Management
Preferred Qualifications:
About Capita Technology Solutions
Capita Technology Solutions are a division of Capita plc, delivering a portfolio of IT infrastructure and network solutions covering everything from strategic and technical consulting, through to full outsourced solutions. We're currently one of the top five providers in the industry, and a market leader within the UK public sector with the number one market share in local government, education and health.
They are part of Capita Plc, a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions.
What's in it for you?
- A competitive basic salary
- 23 days Holiday, increasing to 27 with time.
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you will do next
Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process - click apply now. If you like to ask questions or want to have a confidential chat then please contact myself, Catherine Gander on (phone number removed).