Cyber Security Ops. Specialist

Qt Group
Reading, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 5K

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

CompTIA Network+
Computer Security
Internet Protocol
Cyber Threat Analysis
Cybercrime

Job description

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities.

  • Security incidents carry financial cost and can impact our brand and reputation. Proactively preventing, detecting and responding to incidents allows BT to reduce risk to the business and our customers.

  • Any large organisation needs a centralised facility responsible for every aspect of Security, hardening the business posture from attack.

  • Your role places real value in finding and adapting ways to protect and support our people, customers & communities.

This job role is based near Reading. Hybrid (4 days a week client site based & 1 day remote) Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What you'll be doing

  • As a member of the Cyber Security Monitoring and Response team you will respond to immediate complex security threats.
  • Responsible for working in a Security Operation Centre (SOC) environment
  • Procedure creation and continuous improvement
  • Responsible for initial triage on alerts and incidents.
  • The SOC team's goal is to detect, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using a combination of cutting-edge technology and a strong set of processes.

Requirements

  • Threat Hunting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Response
  • Decision Making

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Experience working in a fast-paced operational security environment
  • Knowledge of Security management, network and information security, people security and running of one or more services within a Security Operations Centre.
  • 1 years' experience working within an IT/IP network-based environment
  • CompTIA Network+, Security+, CSA+ and/or CEH or equivalent
  • Experience working in a customer facing environment

Benefits & conditions

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That's why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

  • 10% on target annual bonus

  • Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family

  • Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off

  • Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - 18 weeks' full pay and 8 weeks' half pay

  • Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband

  • Market leading Pension scheme - 5% from you and 10% from us

  • Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you're ready.

Ready to connect for good and help shape the future?

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