Security Logging and monitoring specialist

Security Logging and monitoring specialist

Posted 3 days ago by Experis UK

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£478 Per day
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Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Security Logging and Monitoring Specialist role involves assisting in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas and technologies. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also includes tracking security requirements and supporting the IT development lifecycle. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of security solutions and relevant technical skills, along with experience in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas and technologies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Track security requirements and support the IT development lifecycle.
  • Conduct information security assessments and support the integrity and quality of solutions.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and encourage innovative ideas.
  • Analyze data, identify potential threats, and provide solutions.

Key Skills:

  • Basic understanding of security solutions and frameworks.
  • Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar).
  • Knowledge of network security components and log management.
  • 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience focused on security logging, incident response, and forensic analysis.
  • Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; preferred certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC).

Salary (Rate): £478.40 daily

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: Security Logging and monitoring specialist

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Knutsford, hybrid 2/3 days onsite

Rate: up to £478.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role Purpose / Summary

You will assists in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas, technologies, and platforms. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and customers to help deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk and reduce costs. The junior consultant aids in ensuring system security and helps deliver product and project support throughout the IT development lifecycle. Additionally, the junior consultant works with change delivery teams to track security requirements and ensure a secure environment. You must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The person specification highlights the importance of integrity, risk mitigation, working under pressure, sharing information, and developing personal skills.

Essential Skills

Basic understanding of security solutions, good relationship and communication skills, knowledge of security frameworks, and the ability to discuss technology and security controls.

Key Technical Skills

Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar), understanding of network security components, log management, multitier application architecture, and scripting knowledge. Should have 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience in areas focused on controls like security logging, incident response, forensic analysis, and audit remediation. Strong analytical abilities to interpret security reports and identify vulnerabilities are essential, along with excellent communication, teamwork, multitasking, and attention to detail. Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 is also important. A Security Logging Specialist requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and preferred certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC et al.)

Assisting in conducting information security assessments, supporting the integrity and quality of solutions, recording client interactions, and contributing to the success of Security Consulting services. Stakeholder management involves working with technical and security specialists, establishing relationships with key individuals, and encouraging innovative ideas. Decision-making and problem-solving skills are important for understanding business objectives, analyzing data, identifying potential threats, and providing solutions. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

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