Cyber Security Operations Lead

Newport
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Cyber Security Operations Lead on an initial 6-month contract. As the Cyber Security Operations Lead responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You will also mentor/oversee members of the SOC Engineering team, ensuring all operational tasks are completed and work tickets updated/closed on time.

Role: Cyber Security Operations Lead
Pay: Up to £90 per hour via umbrella
Location: Newport
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: DV Clearance on submission

Responsibilities

Support SOC Engineers & Analyst activity
Supports change & release management activity
Toolset availability and capacity management review and escalation
Maintain currency in security concepts, tools and best practices
Engagement with the R&D Cyber Defence Centre for Airbus Cyber Solutions/Products
Essential Skills:

Good knowledge of multiple SOC tooling including IDPS/Firewalls/SIEM/Splunk/Email & Web Protection etc.
Experience of implementing and fault finding Firewall technologies including Cisco ASR/Palo Alto/Fortinet
Excellent understanding of network technologies
Experience of Scripting and programming
Experience of Windows and RedHat server systems and implementation of CIS hardening
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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