Cyber Security Operations Specialist

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Specialist

At our organisation, you will play a pivotal role in fortifying our digital ecosystem against evolving cyber threats.

As a senior-level Cyber Security Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for defending essential systems, data, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct real-time monitoring of security events, perform proactive threat analysis, and respond swiftly to incidents to mitigate risks impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organisational assets.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to investigate, document, and resolve security incidents, while identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection solutions, to address risks and vulnerabilities in both IT and OT environments.
• Monitor security alerts and events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and network detection and response (NDR) tools to detect and investigate potential security incidents.
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness training and guidance to employees and contractors, fostering a culture of cyber awareness and preparedness throughout the organisation.
• Maintain documentation of security configurations, incident reports, and compliance documentation related to OT cyber security activities.
• Develop and maintain a robust security framework, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, while cultivating a security-conscious culture across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent technical experience.
• 3 to 5 years-experience in a cyber security related role, preferably in a security operations centre (SOC) environment.
• Relevant cyber security qualifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH is highly desirable.
• GIAC or SANS-related certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, GCDA, GCIA) would be advantageous
• Industry-specific expertise is advantageous.
• Proven experience in cyber security roles with exposure to OT systems and industrial environments is desirable.
• Experience in cyber security tools such as Darktrace, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Tenable, Dragos, and Checkpoint GuardDuty is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Essential Eight or similar cyber security framework and its technical requirements for enhancing cyber security resilience.
• Ability to utilise and integrate threat intelligence feeds to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Experience in proactively identifying threats and anomalies in the environment through advanced threat hunting techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to automate repetitive security operations tasks and enhance incident response workflows.
• Experience in forensic investigations, including malware analysis, memory analysis, disk forensics, and network packet analysis to support post-incident reviews would be advantageous.

About Us:

We are a global leader in trade facilitation and supply chain management, operating in over 70 countries worldwide. Our organisation is committed to making trade flow better, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Our team is dedicated, diverse, and professional, spanning six continents and multiple locations. We are rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses, uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

Our organisation is committed to equality and diversity, promoting an inclusive culture that values and respects all individuals. We encourage applications from non-traditional backgrounds and are committed to creating a fair and equitable working environment.

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