Cyber Security Specialist

Wood Mackenzie

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
On-site
Cloud security (aws, azure, gcp)
Siem and security analytics tools
Incident response playbooks
Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools

Job Summary

  • Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools.
  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and conduct cloud security assessments.
  • Lead cyber security programs, coordinate remediation efforts, and collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Matching Summary

Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • SIEM and security analytics tools
  • incident response playbooks
  • threat intelligence platforms
  • security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR)
  • data protection and encryption technologies
  • security controls across cloud platforms
  • cloud-native security tools
  • identity and access management (IAM)
  • DevSecOps integration
  • security policies, standards, and procedures

Nice-to-have

  • offensive security or penetration testing
  • regulated industries experience
  • security awareness training
  • supplier management input into bids
  • compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR)

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years cyber security experience
  • 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security
  • Proven experience leading security incidents
  • Experience with security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust)
  • CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security, or Azure Security Engineer Associate certifications preferred

Work Rights

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