Job Description

Monitor computer networks and systems for security issues or breaches.

• Investigate and document security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
• Install security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, risk analyses, and security assessments.
• Assist in the development of information security policies and procedures.
• Work alongside colleagues to implement and upgrade security measures and controls.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, to anticipate security breaches.
• Assist with and monitor the training of staff on information security procedures and practices.
• Report security assessment findings to management and make recommendations for enhancing security.
• Drive and research security best practice and project plan implementations including data security and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Manage all security tools such as Anti-Malware, Anti-SPAM, Nessus, Firewalls etc
• Adopt, drive and improve Microsoft 365 and other technologies best practice and security score ratings to enhance overall security and compliance of the organisation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional information technology certificates such as A+, N+, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GIAC GSEC/GCIH, (a diploma, degree is advantageous)

Minimum Experience:

• +3 years' experience in cybersecurity, with blue team focus or similar position
• Hands-on experience in incident response and SIEM management
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Strong experience with DHCP, DNS and General Networking
• Strong Microsoft Windows operating systems and Apple Mac OSX experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft desktop products including Office, Office 365

Advantageous:

• Linux skills and scripting experience
• CISSP or CISM certification (preferred but not required)
• Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Previous SOC experience