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Content+Cloud is one of the UK’s leading technology services, solutions and support providers, with a passion for helping ambitious organisations and their people to succeed. We believe in helping to create a world in which organisations grasp all that technology can offer, improving results and the experiences of their people. We work with a wide r...
Description
The VMS Specialist role is part of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and sits within the Cyber Services Department of Content + Cloud.
You will be an active player within the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) using a variety of VMS, SIEM and security toolsets to meet the requirements of the business and its customers.
This is a hands-on role and requires a both a broad technical knowledge of Cyber Security, as well as specific focused knowledge of VMS tools and processes – particularly Qualys.
Although the focus is on VMS, knowledge and/or experience of modern IT systems and infrastructure is advantageous to assist with the development and continuous improvement of the security platforms within Content + Cloud and its customer’s environments.
Requirements
General responsibilities as CSOC Specialist
Respond to client requests and liaise with them directly on security issues.
Lead process improvement opportunities, provide solutions and lead in implementation of changes.
Finalise draft reports submitted by SOC Analysts using Power BI, including analysis and conclusions, and deliver to clients on a monthly basis.
Specific VMS Responsibilities
Create and manage VMS internal processes and standards.
Product Management of Qualys, to involve scheduling and creating scans, liaising with clients to propose and implement mitigations for identified vulnerabilities, and be main POC to the Qualys TAM.
Design and maintain VMS Key Performance Indicators. Create and deliver dashboards and regular reports to monitor metrics to assess performance against KPIs.
Maintain the short and long term strategy for effective vulnerability management.
Give direct support to different projects within the SOC, attending planning meetings and integrating VMS into the wider service.
Support major incident vulnerability activities as required.
Work with clients to resolve public facing vulnerabilities in our applications and associated infrastructure.
Monitor open-source media for new vulnerabilities.
Future: Technical escalation point, mentoring and training for VMS analysts.
Essential
Demonstrable passion for cyber security.
Ability to work independently – identify own tasks in line with the wider SOC strategy and see them through to a successful conclusion.
Excellent soft skills in the form of team working, problem solving and communication.
In time, the ability to lead and manage a small team of VMS Analysts (upon further development of the capability).
Demonstrable technical knowledge, skills and/or experience in VMS tools such as Qualys.
Working knowledge of core security and infrastructure technologies (e.g. firewall logs, network security tools, malware detonation devices, proxies, IPS/IDS)
Desired
One or more of the following industry certifications: CEH, GCIA, GCIH, GSEC, Security+, GCTI
Experience in secured cloud architectures (Azure, AWS) and engineering solutions
An understanding of multiple operating systems and their programming interfaces such as UNIX Shell and PowerShell.
An awareness of cyber security related standards and regulations, for example, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
Benefits
Permanent position
Role based out of our Manchester offices with flexibility to work from home
Working Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
25 days’ annual leave, Pension contributions (4%), Life Insurance, Income Protection, Birthday Leave, Wedding Leave, Ride to Work scheme and Private Medical & Dental also available
Multiple HIIT, general fitness, yoga and meditation classes run virtually each week! (In addition to other wellness events and other social activities...)
All recruitment and selection for Content+Cloud is guided by the principles of our Employment Equity Plan
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