Cyber Security Specialist | Logrhythm

Sheffield
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Cyber Security Specialist | Logrhythm

Sheffield

£50,000 - £65,000 + Up to 20% Bonus

10% Pension + Life Assurance + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

** The business will support the application for security clearance. Due to the nature of work, the individual has to be a UK national or have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 consecutive years. **

The Role in a Nutshell

A SIEM LogRhythm specialist who has operational experience, ideally within a Security or Network Operations Centre, can provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cybersecurity deployments.

About the Business

Security is one of the fastest-growing parts of this global organisation. They protect their networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day, investing significantly in research each year and employ more than 3,000 people in the cyber security business alone, making them the largest private cyber security employer in the UK.

About this Role

This role exists to provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cybersecurity deployments for large and sometimes complex UK contracts.

The role will include supporting and administrating various SIEM and XDR platforms including creating content, playbooks and processes. A solid knowledge of IT, operating systems, firewalls and networking will be required alongside excellent cybersecurity knowledge and experience.

Skills Required

  • Solid knowledge and extensive experience in supporting and designing SIEM/XDR platforms

  • A deep interest and passion for Cyber Security and threat intelligence.

  • Good knowledge and understanding of the following Key technologies/products supported to perform in-depth troubleshooting and cybersecurity investigations:

  • Linux/Unix OS

  • Windows OS

  • Firewalls and NGFW

  • Network devices

  • Cloud platforms

  • Networking including TCP/IP

  • Operational technology

  • LogRhytem

  • Splunk

    SC Clearance

  • Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate levels of clearance at all times (MPS, NPPV3 & SC clearances)

    Experience Required:

  • Experience in the design and support of SIEM and EDR environments.

  • Relevant experience in architecting security solutions based on customer requirements and industry frameworks such as NIST, NCSC, Mitre, Cyber Kill Chain.

  • Experience developing security reporting and monitoring content such as alerts, reports, and dashboards.

  • Effective Communication, including verbal, report writing & presentations experience to all levels in an organisation, customers, and sales teams.

    Benefits

  • Up to 20% Bonus

  • 10% Pension

  • Life assurance cover

  • Share Save Scheme

  • 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional days for length of service

  • You'll enjoy access to 100s of instant discounts for restaurants, shops, and the cinema. These include money off your weekly shop and discounts on gift/shopping vouchers.

  • World-class training and development

    Keywords: 44768, LogRhythm, SIEM, EDR, SOC, NOC, Cyber Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Log Management, protective monitoring, Network Security

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