Information Security Operations Specialist - Remote

Information Security Operations Specialist

A great opportunity for an Information Security Operations Specialist has arisen to work for our industry leading client based in London.

This role will be remote based with very occasional travel to the office.

Main duties includes

• Assisting the Solution Architect in defining the future state solution Monitor the managed security services (MSS) platform and its activities
• Maintain computer systems at an acceptable level of risk
• Manage and resolve security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets
• Carry out vulnerabilities scanning and ensure that regular penetration tests are performed for any new or changing applications/services/websites/APIs
• Identify threats against and vulnerabilities in computer assets. Implement remediation plans to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to protect company computer systems and the integrity of operational processes supporting them eg network controls, Firewalls etc
• Contribute to verification of Cloud controls
• Monitor IT hardware and software against build standards
• Provide security and risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls
• Maintain dashboards that provide meaningful metrics for IT computer systems (eg cross platform patch management and anti-malware status)
• Work closely with Service Delivery Operations - Network and Server support teams
• Creating epics and user stories and assisting in managing and prioritising the product backlog

Experience and Capabilities Essential

• Prior experience in IT Information Security and Security Operations
• Strong hands on experience in supporting Microsoft and Unix systems. Have had exposure of a variety of platforms (such as Checkpoint, CISCO)
• Knowledge of security and control frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CobiT and ITIL
• An understanding of fundamental principles of information technologies
• Experience of Cloud (AWS, Azure), operating systems (Microsoft; UNIX Linux and Apple), Firewall (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA), Proxy ZScaler & F5 (LTM, ASM, GTM)
• Broad knowledge of IT architecture and underpinning technologies
• Knowledge of technological trends and developments in Cyber Threat mitigation, information security and risk management
• Excellent high-level understanding of technologies that are used to support a significant Business Operation: Systems, Infrastructure components, Middleware eg:
• ServiceNow and ITSM Toolsets
• Technical knowledge and understanding of all infrastructure services (Server, Network, Telephony, etc)

Please apply by responding to the link attached with an up to date CV.