Technical Lead - Security Operations
Salary - £50,000 - £65,000
Location – Liverpool (Hybrid)
My client is looking for a Technical Leader within the Security Operations team, driving excellence in security practices.
Key Responsibilities:
*Implementation, configuration, and maintenance of security technologies, ensuring adherence to SLA and KPI targets.
*Provide daily cybersecurity guidance and support to technical and business stakeholders.
*Ensure all technical security controls are in place, aligned with best practices, and maintained effectively.
*Partner with Project and Technical teams to integrate security considerations into change projects from inception to completion.
*Continuously monitor, maintain, and evaluate the organization’s threat landscape and security posture.
*Contribute to maintaining and achieving industry certifications, such as PCI/DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO27001
*Regularly review security solutions and processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
*Evaluate alternative vendors and technologies to improve security posture while meeting business requirements.
*Support penetration testing and vulnerability scanning strategies, ensuring timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities in alignment with security guidelines.
*Maintain governance by managing a centralized security logging solution, analysing threats, mitigating risks, and updating risk logs.
What We’re Looking For:
*Passion for cybersecurity with a strong understanding of security technologies and standards.
*Senior level SOC or Security operations experience  
*Hands-on experience in implementing enterprise-grade security solutions, such as anti-malware, IPS/IDS, firewalls, SWG, SEG, and SIEM tools.
*Solid understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance, and experience in supporting related initiatives - PCI/DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO27001.
*Proficiency in security frameworks - NIST, NCSC, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS, and their practical applications.
*Strong knowledge of Azure Cloud platform security tools and assets.
*Familiarity with Office 365 Security suites and Endpoint Security solutions.
*Awareness of emerging cybersecurity trends.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the highest security standards across the organization. If you’re passionate about staying ahead of cybersecurity challenges and leading operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
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