The Role
We are looking for a Cyber Defence / Senior Information Security Specialist to support and enhance Clyde & Co’s global security operations capability. This role will play a key part in maturing our cyber defence function, working closely with IT, business stakeholders, and third parties to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats across the firm.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
- Configure, manage and monitor endpoint/host-based security tools
- Identify and manage vulnerabilities to minimise risk exposure
- Lead vulnerability reporting and discussions within governance forums
- Support penetration testing activities and remediation efforts
- Stay up to date with emerging threats and security intelligence
- Security Incident Detection & Response
- Triage, investigate and elevate security incidents
- Respond to cyber incidents and enhance defensive capabilities
- Develop and implement incident response plans
- Optimise outsourced security monitoring services
- Deliver incident response exercises for technical teams and leadership
- Threat Hunting
- Use SIEM and EDR tools to identify indicators of compromise
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential threats
- Analyse attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
- Recommend improvements to security controls following investigations
- Security Reporting
- Define and report on key security metrics and risk exposure
- Assess effectiveness of technical security controls
- Communicate risks, trends and emerging threats
- Conduct security reviews and compliance checks
- Cyber Defence Transformation
- Support delivery of cyber security strategy and risk mitigation plans
- Contribute to security policy development and improvement
- Define technical security standards and hardening practices
- Ensure secure operational procedures across IT teams
What sets this role apart
Opportunity to shape and mature a global security operations capability. Exposure to a broad range of cyber security disciplines and technologies. Close collaboration with global stakeholders and leadership. Ability to influence strategy, controls, and operational standards.
What’s in it for you
Modern, flexible working – minimum 2 days in the office, 3 from home. Career progression and development with structured learning and global mobility opportunities. Inclusive culture with strong DEI, pro bono and sustainability initiatives. Benefits include life assurance, wellbeing support, discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and more.
Clyde & Co is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
