Security Operations Analyst / SOC Engineer (SIEM, Firewall, Cyber, ArcSight, LogRhythm, RSA etc) is urgently required by my Global IT Services Client for a rolling 3-month contract to be based 100% remote.

The client is recruiting for multiple levels of SOC Engineers with experience in a variety of SIEM tools to work – support the SOC from home.

The SIEM Analyst is responsible for the security analysis, incident classification and incident response actions including notification and alerting. Monitors for possible security incidents, using knowledge of attack types and standard protocol behaviour to classify incidents, comment, and provide advice on mitigation or remedial actions to the client.

Skills & Experience

• Monitoring client security infrastructure, identifying and reporting Real Time attacks and vulnerabilities on the client network.
• Identification of incidents and subsequent analysis and investigation to determine their severity and the response required.
• Ensure that incidents are correctly reported and documented in accordance with government policy and procedures.
• Be prepared to provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident along with advice on systems hardening and mitigation measures to prevent a re-occurrence.
• Maintain a keen understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the security of the client network.
• As required update Protective Monitoring/SOC documentation, processes and procedures and ensure currency.

Provide on job training to develop junior members of the SOC team

For more information please contact Neil Morgan at McGregor Boyall.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

JOB TITLE: Security Analyst

SALARY: £40,000 - £55,000

LOCATION: Coventry

We are looking for an individual that can support the Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. The role will entail ensuring appropriate security controls are identified, implemented and communicated to the wider business. You will be the second line of defence overseeing risk and monitoring controls.

This role will provide support to several functions across the team, including Governance and Compliance, Strategy and Risk and SOX Compliance.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

You will have a proven track record in an information security and risk practitioner role and a good understanding of relevant industry standards and frameworks (e.g. GDPR, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001). Strong analysis skills with good experience of Excel and creating insight from analysis is essential. Experience of authoring governance documentation (standards, reporting, proposals, analysis) – proficient with PowerPoint and experience of creating presentations for senior stakeholders.

In addition, you will need an Understanding and experience of managing and assuring security controls, experience of communicating to all levels including senior stakeholders and foundation IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and with 3rd parties
• Knowledge and experience in managing information security in a highly regulated business
• Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques
• ITIL foundation
• CISSP

Please get in touch! jgeorge@mcgregor-boyall.com

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior Security Consultant

You will have responsibility for;

• Working across a portfolio of cyber engagements with our clients, reporting to a Manager or Senior Manager, responsible for the day to day completion of security assessments of technical delivery elements of a security transformation programme.
• Working with team members you will create high quality reports, ready for review by a Manager or Senior Manager.
• Where possible, you will identify opportunities to assist their clients further and escalate these potential areas to the engagement manager.
• Establishing and building a network of contacts within our clients
• Working with their Customer Success Manager you will assist with the planning and delivery phases of engagements
• Contributing to the creation of proposals and marketing material

Must have AT LEAST ONE of the following experience

• Security transformation programmes – design and management of security solution implementations and / or remediation programmes to address risks across AV, patching, secure build, vulnerability scanning & remediation, logging and monitoring, & threat management
• Security around emerging technology platforms – primarily Cloud security & Big Data Analytics
• Breach and incident management, design and implementation of breach and major incident management practices
• Experience in working with Internet of Things solutions, in particular working with clients to implement security within these environments
• Experience in working within agile development environments to embed security successfully into systems prior to product / production release
• Security architecture – creating secure architecture designs for solutions, designing secure patterns for reuse and the delivery of architectural reviews
• Previous experience of working with Splunk, Cisco Sourcefire or other SIEM and IPS/IDS products is a must.
• Experience with both the Unix and Windows operating systems; must be very comfortable on the command line interface.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

· Provide consultancy and expert advice on IAM across the business

· Enablement of new IAM capabilities to meet business needs

· Continuously improve IAM Policies and Processes

· Analysis and monitoring of data to provide key metrics, to ensure least privilege and no toxic access in conjunction with our Audit teams

· Risk management and mitigation for IAM

· Engagement and communication with stakeholders across the business to ensure awareness of IAM policies and procedures

· Help the IAM Product Management team deliver value to the business through understanding the IAM Strategy & Roadmap and support the Capability Maps presented by the IAM function to all stakeholders

· Act as a point of escalation for IAM alerts or issues

What you will need!

The role will require significant prior experience as a subject matter expert within Identity and Access Management, in particular deep technical knowledge of identity management within a Microsoft Environment (Windows Operating Systems & Active Directory), Linux based operating systems (desktop & server), Core infrastructure (network, databases). You’ll have knowledge of Identity and Access Management governance principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk relating to identity. Knowledge of IAM related technical protocols is very important for this role.

Essential criteria:

· IAM related knowledge: processes, issues, approaches, how IAM tooling works

· Experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies

· Good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation

· Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders

· Experience & Knowledge in at least one specific IAM tool

· Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction

· Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Thanks,

Jamie

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

JOB TITLE: GRC Security Analyst

SALARY: £40,000 - £55,000

LOCATION: Coventry

We are looking for an individual that can support the Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. The role will entail ensuring appropriate security controls are identified, implemented and communicated to the wider business. You will be the second line of defence overseeing risk and monitoring controls.

This role will provide support to several functions across the team, including Governance and Compliance, Strategy and Risk and SOX Compliance.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

You will have a proven track record in an information security and risk practitioner role and a good understanding of relevant industry standards and frameworks (e.g. GDPR, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001). Strong analysis skills with good experience of Excel and creating insight from analysis is essential. Experience of authoring governance documentation (standards, reporting, proposals, analysis) – proficient with PowerPoint and experience of creating presentations for senior stakeholders.

In addition, you will need an Understanding and experience of managing and assuring security controls, experience of communicating to all levels including senior stakeholders and foundation IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and with 3rd parties
• Knowledge and experience in managing information security in a highly regulated business
• Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques
• ITIL foundation
• CISSP

Please get in touch! jgeorge@mcgregor-boyall.com

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Security Architect

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Information Security policies and procedures and conduct Information Security related audits
• Identify information security risks and proactively work to ensure that Information risk are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business
• Maintain the information security risk register and ensure all risks have been identified and documented.
• Work closely with the wider Information Technology Management community to provide information security advice ensure that the appropriate technologies in place to protect the information of the business
• Act as a point of escalation for any information security alerts or issues which has been raised by other departments, or potentially from monitoring systems
• Identify information security threats and vulnerabilities, assess information security risks and advise the relevant team on appropriate methods and security configurations to protect and prevent impact to business systems
• Monitor trends in information security and incorporate into security designs as appropriate
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience and background in Information Security or closely related area
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk
• Understanding and experience of IT security controls
• Ability to present to all levels including senior stakeholders to raise awareness of Information Security
• Implementation of security training and awareness programmes to staff
• Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Thanks,

Jamie.

jgeorge@mcgregor-boyall.com

02074229382

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Lead Security Architect

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility to represent the views of the Information & Cyber Security team within Engineering
• Identify information security risks and proactively work to ensure that Information risk are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business.
• Work within the established governance processes to ensure that new IT solutions are delivered to a high standard of security
• Collaboration with the wider Information Technology Management community to provide information security advice ensure that the appropriate technologies in place to protect the information of the business
• Work with the business to identify and understand future Information security risks and provide appropriate input to ensure that such risks are minimised ahead if time.
• Identify information security threats and vulnerabilities within projects and programmes, assess information security risks and advise the relevant team on appropriate methods and security configurations to protect and prevent impact to business systems
• Monitor trends in information security and incorporate into departmental strategy.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience and background in Information Security at a management level
• Proven good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk
• Background and previous experience of IT security controls
• Significant experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies
• Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Thanks.

Jamie

jgeorge@mcgregor-boyall.com

02074229382

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for a Lead Security Architect with broad technical Information Security skillsets to work within the Information and Cyber Security (ICS) function. The individual will be responsible for business adoption of good security practices and toolsets sourced from within the team. The role involves working with the Product Manufacturing business to asses threat landscapes, apply security tools and controls, and manage any residual risk, both at a programme and individual project level. Improving the protection of Operational Technology within the manufacturing plants will also be a priority.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility to represent the views of the ICS team within Manufacturing
• Identify information security risks and proactively work to ensure that Information risk are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business.
• Work within the established governance processes to ensure that new IT solutions are delivered to a high standard of security
• Collaboration with the wider Information Technology Management community to provide information security advice ensure that the appropriate technologies in place to protect the information of the business
• Work with the business to identify and understand future Information security risks and provide appropriate input to ensure that such risks are minimised ahead if time.
• Identify information security threats and vulnerabilities within projects and programmes, assess information security risks and advise the relevant team on appropriate methods and security configurations to protect and prevent impact to business systems
• Monitor trends in information security and incorporate into departmental strategy

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

• Previous experience and background in Information Security at a management level
• Proven good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk
• Background and previous experience of IT security controls
• Significant experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies
• Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Understanding of Operational Technology and the challenges involved in securing it
• Understanding of network designs with a view to protecting plant floor networks

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques
• Advanced IT security certifications such as CISSP.
• Experience in manufacturing Industries.
• Agile code development toolsets
• Specialist skillsets in Network Security
• Specialist skillset in Cloud Security
• Specialist security skillset in Collaborative tools / email
• Specialist security skillset in Application development and code implementation

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for a Lead Security Architect with broad technical Information Security skillsets to work within the Information and Cyber Security (ICS) function. The individual will be responsible for business adoption of good security practices and toolsets sourced from within the team. The role involves working with the Product Manufacturing business to asses threat landscapes, apply security tools and controls, and manage any residual risk, both at a programme and individual project level. Improving the protection of Operational Technology within the manufacturing plants will also be a priority.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility to represent the views of the ICS team within Manufacturing
• Identify information security risks and proactively work to ensure that Information risk are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business.
• Work within the established governance processes to ensure that new IT solutions are delivered to a high standard of security
• Collaboration with the wider Information Technology Management community to provide information security advice ensure that the appropriate technologies in place to protect the information of the business
• Work with the business to identify and understand future Information security risks and provide appropriate input to ensure that such risks are minimised ahead if time.
• Identify information security threats and vulnerabilities within projects and programmes, assess information security risks and advise the relevant team on appropriate methods and security configurations to protect and prevent impact to business systems
• Monitor trends in information security and incorporate into departmental strategy

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

• Previous experience and background in Information Security at a management level
• Proven good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk
• Background and previous experience of IT security controls
• Significant experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies
• Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Understanding of Operational Technology and the challenges involved in securing it
• Understanding of network designs with a view to protecting plant floor networks

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques
• Advanced IT security certifications such as CISSP.
• Experience in manufacturing Industries
• Experience in IoT technologies & connected car
• Agile code development toolsets
• Specialist skillsets in Network Security
• Specialist skillset in Cloud Security
• Specialist security skillset in Collaborative tools / email
• Specialist security skillset in Application development and code implementation

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Firewalls)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative solutions for the network and firewall product portfolios.
• Ensure a smooth service transaction from project delivery (Day1) to operations (Day2) via proper documentation, knowledge transferring and service readiness assessments
• Contribute to strategic direction of technologies and roadmaps from a technical and theoretical perspective.
• Effectively manage end-to-end technical project delivery via project management life cycle
• Provide ITIL based Incident/Change/Problem management in a global operational environment
• Able to resolve highly complicated technical issues with effective engagement with vendors
• Ensure customer satisfaction, operational KPI and delivery of high quality of the service
• Taking technical escalation from junior team members and provide trainings to other colleagues as required
• Work with suppliers and vendors for technical escalation and regular service maintenance renewal
• Work with incident managers, project managers and senior stakeholders to deliver services and projects

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Be considered as a network security expert, with deep subject matter expertise in a number of technologies and a broad understanding across network security and non-network technology.
• Strong hands on experience of managing Network, Firewall and security products including but not limited:
  • Palo Alto Firewalls including Panarama (VPN/IPS/Wildfire)
  • ZScaler Cloud Proxies
  • F5 server load balancing and security technology (GTM/LTM/ASM/AFM)
• Excellent understanding of network security architecture, design and support.
• Excellent business scenes for a technical support environment.
• Good analytical skill and able to solve complicated problem logically

Location – SE England

Salary – 55,000 – 65,000

Permanent

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.