Social network you want to login/join with:
Cyber Security Operations Lead, Edinburgh
Client: Venesky Brown
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
-
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
Job Description:
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Cyber Security Operations Lead for an initial 12-month contract at a rate of £525-£575/day (Outside IR35). This role is based in Edinburgh, with home working considered subject to attendance where needed.
Responsibilities:
* Apply understanding of digital systems and attack frameworks to practice.
* Stay informed about the cyber threat landscape and industry standards.
* Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
* Design procedures for vulnerability data gathering and prioritisation.
* Act as technical escalation point for analysts on significant incidents, including hands-on investigations.
* Establish procedures for intelligence ingestion and threat hunting.
* Collaborate with architects to ensure smooth handover to SecOps during new service launches.
* Recommend and implement improvements to SecOps processes and tools, including automation.
* Design security KPIs and SecOps management reports, and gather supporting data.
* Ensure accurate delivery of all SecOps-related products.
* Improve security monitoring services and vulnerability detection, including prioritisation and reporting.
* Communicate technical issues effectively with users and senior managers.
* Maintain recent incident response experience.
* Work effectively in small teams with colleagues and suppliers.
* Take ownership of responsibilities and oversee organizational security efforts.
* Share knowledge and mentor analysts.
* Experience with Qualys, M365 Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Power Platform.
* Microsoft certifications related to on-premise and cloud engineering.
* SANS or similar security operations certifications.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
#J-18808-Ljbffr