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*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Sr. Cyber Defense Threat Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the in-depth analysis and response to security incidents escalated from Tier 1 analysts. This role involves investigating complex security events, identifying potential threats, and implementing measures to mitigate risks. The Tier 2 analyst plays a critical role in maintaining the security posture of the organization by leveraging advanced threat intelligence and incident response techniques. Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools and technologies. Perform advanced analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data. Review and respond to security incidents escalated by Tier 1 analysts. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the scope and impact of security incidents. Implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures for confirmed incidents. Document and report findings, actions taken, and lessons learned. Work closely with threat intelligence team to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with other security team members and IT staff to address security incidents. Provide guidance and support to Tier 1 analysts on complex security issues. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and mitigation efforts. Participate in post-incident reviews to identify areas for improvement. Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. Contribute to the development and enhancement of SOC processes and procedures. Qualifications: Proven team player will be working primarily with other staff members, on both long-term projects and rapid response under tight deadlines. Team Leadership experience, taking initiative; providing and following through on solutions across various skillsets. Knowledge and experience implementing controls based on security regulation (eg, NIST Cyber Security Framework) is a plus. Effective and excellent oral and written communication, analytical, judgment and consultation skills. Ability to effectively communicate in both formal and informal review settings with all levels of management. Ability to work with local and remote IT staff/management, vendors and consultants. Ability to work independently and possess strong project management skills. Log analysis and security content development in SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.). SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc. SOAR playbook development experience is a plus. Endpoint detection and response tools, eg CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc. Incident Response playbook development, managing security incident analysis and remediation. Network-based preventative and detective technologies (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Proxy Servers) Standard technical writing tools including MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio Vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap, etc.). Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory, Entra ID). Client Server platforms including Sun Solaris, Windows, Linux. Operating system hardening procedures (Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.) Web Application Firewalls. Cloud based security tools and techniques (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) Scripting and development activities to appropriately leverage Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) to optimize integrations between disparate security monitoring and analysis devices. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or another related field. Minimum three years of information security experience, preferably in the financial services industry. Hands-on security operations experience including interdisciplinary experience with two or more of the following: Cyber Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Application Security, Operating Systems Security, Networking, Programming languages, Incident Response. Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives. Familiarity with computer network exploitation and network attack methodologies while maintaining an understanding of the relationship these activities have with the financial services industry and critical infrastructure. Industry knowledge of leading-edge security technologies and methods. Shift work and working in an on-call response capacity is required including availability for 24 x 7 on-call support responsibilities. Previous people/project management experience is a plus. Strongly prefer at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CHFI, GCFA, CASP+.

*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Sr. Cyber Defense Threat Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the in-depth analysis and response to security incidents escalated from Tier 1 analysts. This role involves investigating complex security events, identifying potential threats, and implementing measures to mitigate risks. The Tier 2 analyst plays a critical role in maintaining the security posture of the organization by leveraging advanced threat intelligence and incident response techniques. Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools and technologies. Perform advanced analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data. Review and respond to security incidents escalated by Tier 1 analysts. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the scope and impact of security incidents. Implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures for confirmed incidents. Document and report findings, actions taken, and lessons learned. Work closely with threat intelligence team to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with other security team members and IT staff to address security incidents. Provide guidance and support to Tier 1 analysts on complex security issues. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and mitigation efforts. Participate in post-incident reviews to identify areas for improvement. Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. Contribute to the development and enhancement of SOC processes and procedures. Qualifications: Proven team player will be working primarily with other staff members, on both long-term projects and rapid response under tight deadlines. Team Leadership experience, taking initiative; providing and following through on solutions across various skillsets. Knowledge and experience implementing controls based on security regulation (eg, NIST Cyber Security Framework) is a plus. Effective and excellent oral and written communication, analytical, judgment and consultation skills. Ability to effectively communicate in both formal and informal review settings with all levels of management. Ability to work with local and remote IT staff/management, vendors and consultants. Ability to work independently and possess strong project management skills. Log analysis and security content development in SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.). SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc. SOAR playbook development experience is a plus. Endpoint detection and response tools, eg CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc. Incident Response playbook development, managing security incident analysis and remediation. Network-based preventative and detective technologies (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Proxy Servers) Standard technical writing tools including MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio Vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap, etc.). Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory, Entra ID). Client Server platforms including Sun Solaris, Windows, Linux. Operating system hardening procedures (Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.) Web Application Firewalls. Cloud based security tools and techniques (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) Scripting and development activities to appropriately leverage Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) to optimize integrations between disparate security monitoring and analysis devices. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or another related field. Minimum three years of information security experience, preferably in the financial services industry. Hands-on security operations experience including interdisciplinary experience with two or more of the following: Cyber Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Application Security, Operating Systems Security, Networking, Programming languages, Incident Response. Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives. Familiarity with computer network exploitation and network attack methodologies while maintaining an understanding of the relationship these activities have with the financial services industry and critical infrastructure. Industry knowledge of leading-edge security technologies and methods. Shift work and working in an on-call response capacity is required including availability for 24 x 7 on-call support responsibilities. Previous people/project management experience is a plus. Strongly prefer at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CHFI, GCFA, CASP+.

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Cyber Defense. This role is focused on threat intelligence, incident response, security alerts, events analysis, network traffic, etc. Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools and technologies. Perform advanced analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data. Review and respond to security incidents escalated by Tier 1 analysts. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the scope and impact of security incidents. Implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures for confirmed incidents. Document and report findings, actions taken, and lessons learned. Work closely with threat intelligence team to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with other security team members and IT staff to address security incidents. Provide guidance and support to Tier 1 analysts on complex security issues. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and mitigation efforts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or another related field. Minimum three years of information security experience, preferably in the financial services industry. Hands-on security operations experience including interdisciplinary experience with two or more of the following: Cyber Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Application Security, Operating Systems Security, Networking, Programming languages, Incident Response. Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives. Familiarity with computer network exploitation and network attack methodologies while maintaining an understanding of the relationship these activities have with the financial services industry and critical infrastructure. Shift work and working in an on-call response capacity is required including availability for 24 x 7 on-call support responsibilities. Strongly prefer at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CHFI, GCFA, CASP+. Log analysis and security content development in SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.). SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc. SOAR playbook development experience is a plus. Endpoint detection and response tools, eg CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc. Incident Response playbook development, managing security incident analysis and remediation. Network-based preventative and detective technologies (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Proxy Servers) Standard technical writing tools including MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio Vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap, etc.). Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory, Entra ID). Client Server platforms including Sun Solaris, Windows, Linux. Operating system hardening procedures (Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.) Web Application Firewalls. Scripting and development activities to appropriately leverage Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) to optimize integrations between disparate security monitoring and analysis devices.

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an Associate Principal, Cyber Defense. This role is focused on threat intelligence, incident response, security alerts, events analysis, network traffic, etc. Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools and technologies. Perform advanced analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data. Review and respond to security incidents escalated by Tier 1 analysts. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the scope and impact of security incidents. Implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures for confirmed incidents. Document and report findings, actions taken, and lessons learned. Work closely with threat intelligence team to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with other security team members and IT staff to address security incidents. Provide guidance and support to Tier 1 analysts on complex security issues. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and mitigation efforts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or another related field. Minimum three years of information security experience, preferably in the financial services industry. Hands-on security operations experience including interdisciplinary experience with two or more of the following: Cyber Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Application Security, Operating Systems Security, Networking, Programming languages, Incident Response. Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives. Familiarity with computer network exploitation and network attack methodologies while maintaining an understanding of the relationship these activities have with the financial services industry and critical infrastructure. Shift work and working in an on-call response capacity is required including availability for 24 x 7 on-call support responsibilities. Strongly prefer at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CHFI, GCFA, CASP+. Log analysis and security content development in SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.). SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc. SOAR playbook development experience is a plus. Endpoint detection and response tools, eg CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc. Incident Response playbook development, managing security incident analysis and remediation. Network-based preventative and detective technologies (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Proxy Servers) Standard technical writing tools including MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio Vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap, etc.). Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory, Entra ID). Client Server platforms including Sun Solaris, Windows, Linux. Operating system hardening procedures (Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.) Web Application Firewalls. Scripting and development activities to appropriately leverage Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) to optimize integrations between disparate security monitoring and analysis devices.

Role: Cyber Security Analyst Location: Remote (Very Rare Meetup with Team in Bristol or London) Salary: Up to £50,000 (plus £1,000 Remote Setup Allowance) We are seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Analyst to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team at an organization with an exceptionally modern IT estate. This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, including training, certification building, and support from an experienced Cyber Security leader. Overview Our client is a significant player in their industry, with a modern IT estate that currently isn't being used to its full potential. The successful candidate will be coming in to support their Head of Cyber Security in the numerous projects that will both overhaul various elements of their environment. Example of upcoming projects include: Consolidation of their cloud suppliers. Significant expansion of their AWS and Azure estates. Increase analytical utilisation of their cutting-edge Cyber Security product portfolio, including Datadog, Cloudflare, M365 E3, Jira, Microsoft Defender. This organisation uses a "security by design" approach, putting Cyber Security at the forefront of everything they do in close collaboration with the wider IT function to ensure governance and compliance with numerous Cyber Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS). Ultimately, the company aims to grow by 300% over the next three years, and you will have the exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the environment to achieve that goal. Role Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, you will become part of a small, close-knit security team, supporting the charge to improve their cybersecurity initiative. This role will require you to become a Cyber Security generalist, actively engaging at all levels of Cyber Security and contributing across a broad range of responsibilities, such as: Threat Management Endpoint Detection Security Assurance (Security by Design Controls) Framework Governance and Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) Vulnerability Scanning Risk Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns Phishing Campaigns Experience The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in the above Cyber Security responsibilities, coupled with a strong analytical mindset. The successful candidate will be driven by a curiosity to analyse data and reports, identifying trends and their impact to guide strategic decisions. We're looking for someone with a thirst for continuous learning, who has the drive to explore new areas, and is committed to professional development and staying ahead with the latest industry developments, who may already have some relevant industry certifications and will be supported by an experienced, Cyber Security professional. This role is ideal for someone eager to expand their expertise across all areas of Cyber Security. If you have solid experience as a SOC Analyst and are eager to continue their development in that space, while exploring the engineering side of Cyber Security, this opportunity is for you.