Security Operations Analyst

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Security Operations Analyst to join our cybersecurity team.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of protecting our client’s digital assets by monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats across their network infrastructure.

Your expertise will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and methodologies, contributing to a resilient and secure IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and security alerts using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Analyse security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate incident response efforts in accordance with established protocols.
• Manage and configure network security devices such as firewalls, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), and IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems) to safeguard organisational assets.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices for network security.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in network infrastructure.
• Support network architecture design for high availability, disaster recovery, load balancing, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Microsoft Azure).
• Collaborate with IT teams on system administration tasks across various operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Assist in developing automation scripts using Python, Bash scripting, Terraform, or PowerShell to streamline security operations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of security policies, incident reports, and system configurations following ITIL frameworks.
• Support network support activities such as VPN setup (IPsec, SSL), DHCP configuration, DNS management, LDAP integration, and network installation procedures.

• Proven experience in cybersecurity or network security roles with a strong understanding of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN architecture, TCP/IP protocols, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with firewall management, SIEM platforms, and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Knowledge of encryption standards such as PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and SSL/TLS protocols for secure communications.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure Platform; experience with cloud architecture is a plus.
• Strong understanding of incident management processes aligned with NIST standards; ability to perform incident response effectively.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation purposes; experience with DevOps tools like Terraform is advantageous.
• Experience supporting diverse operating systems including Windows Server environments and Linux distributions such as Debian or CentOS.
• Knowledge of network protocols including DHCP, DNS, SFTP/FTP/SFTP/SOAP APIs; familiarity with load balancing solutions is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Based in Bury St Edmunds, Maxima Opus Ltd provides technology leadership (Fractional CTO), cloud and cyber security expertise to small and medium-sized businesses across the United Kingdom.