Senior Cyber Security Specialist (CyberSOC)
A leading global telecom and cybersecurity services provider is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join its Cyber Security Operations Center (CyberSOC). You will be responsible for delivering 24/7 security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection services, ensuring the protection, resilience, and integrity of customer environments. You will act as a key technical expert in identifying, analysing, and mitigating cyber threats while continuously improving security operations and response capabilities.
Responsibilities
Cyber Security Operations & Incident Response:
Provide 24/7 CyberSOC support to customers, monitoring security alerts and responding to incidents across multiple threat detection platforms. Investigate and classify security events, assess the impact of attacks, and recommend remediation actions.
Threat Detection & Analysis:
Detect anomalies and attack patterns across all stages of the cyber kill chain. Perform tool-based and manual threat hunting, especially for zero-day vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
Security Tools Implementation & Management:
Plan, configure, implement, and support leading cybersecurity solutions including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar), endpoint security (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike), vulnerability management (Qualys), DDoS protection (Arbor), and SOAR platforms.
SIEM & Use Case Development:
Design and implement SIEM use cases, including correlation rule creation, fine-tuning, and configuration optimization to enhance detection capabilities.
Malware & Email Security Analysis:
Conduct detailed malware investigations, email (phishing/spam) analysis, and vulnerability scanning using tools such as Qualys.
Reporting & Documentation:
Develop security reports, dashboards, and incident summaries for customers and internal stakeholders. Maintain documentation related to incidents, processes, and improvements.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance:
Enhance incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures while ensuring alignment with industry standards and internal policies.
On-Call Support:
Participate in on-call rotations to provide incident response support outside of standard business hours.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC-200, or equivalent are preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, particularly within CyberSOC or customer-facing environments
- Proven experience in incident detection, investigation, and response
Halian Group
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