Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About the role:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Security Analysts to ensure effective 24/7 SOC operations
* Act as the primary escalation point for complex security incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution
* Oversee incident response activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders where required
* Manage day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements
* Drive continuous improvement in security monitoring, detection, and response processes
* Ensure effective use and optimisation of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security technologies
* Produce and deliver regular reporting on SOC performance, incident trends, and risk exposure to senior management
* Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection capabilities and keep abreast of emerging threats
* Develop and maintain SOC playbooks, procedures, and documentation to support consistent operations
* Lead post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are integrated into processes and training
* Support compliance with industry standards, frameworks, and regulations
Requirements
Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:
* Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions
* Strong Knowledge in Incident response
* Familiarity with cloud security and hybrid environments
* Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common attack vectors
Benefits
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.
In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.
At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
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