Cyber Security Specialist - L3

Global Relay; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist 3 to enhance their security infrastructure and respond to security threats. Candidates should have 5-7 years of hands-on experience with information security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and have relevant certifications. The role promotes a hybrid work model, fostering a collaborative work culture aligned with flexibility and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years hands-on experience with core information security systems.
• Experience with core infrastructure and networking components.
• Proven experience as an escalation point for analysis of security events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor privileged users to ensure separation of duties.
• Act as escalation point for security incidents.
• Research and implement security solutions.

Skills

Firewall management

Intrusion detection and prevention

Antivirus and anti-malware solutions

SIEM solutions

Network device hardening

Windows and Linux server management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Certification in security technologies

Job description

Overview

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role

The Cyber Security Specialist 3 provides advanced response to security threats and vulnerabilities. This position acts as an escalation resource for technical issues associated with the analysis of event logs, system logs, and other data sources and for the determination of root cause and resolution of security events. This position also designs, plans, implements, and maintains assigned components of Global Relay’s security infrastructure.

Your responsibilities

• Adhere at all times to separation of duties between your role as a member of the security team that monitors the activities of privileged users, and privileged network and Operations/DevOps team members that use their privileges to resolve incidents and fulfil requests in the production environment
• Act as the escalation point for security incidents and service requests in a timely manner
• Review, assess, and prioritise escalated security related events based on severity and criticality
• Review and assist in audit and analysis functions on internal and external data sources
• Act as a security resource in the design and deployment of Global Relay initiatives, both internal and for Global Relay’s products
• Design, approve, and implement device rule changes, patches, and updates aligned with the change management process
• Research and deploy security solutions, including evaluation, selection, and installation, to ensure best of class monitoring and protection of systems and applications
• Develop, maintain and review process documentation
• Lead the creation and management of audit content for Global Relay security audits
• Provide leadership in the enforcement of security policies
• Participate in security awareness initiatives

About you

• 5-7 years hands-on experience working with core information security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention implementations, antivirus and anti-malware solutions, SIEM solutions, two-factor and biometric authentication solutions, and server and network device hardening
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience working with core infrastructure and networking components such as Windows and Linux servers, L2-L3 network switches and routers
• Proven experience as an escalation point for analysis of security events to determine root cause and provide resolution
• Certification in security technologies such as SIEM tools, firewalls, networking, etc.
• Expert understanding of a wide variety of communication protocols
• Experience using an internal and external ticketing system for ITIL-based incident, problem and change management
• Previous experience in troubleshooting day-to-day operational processes such as report generation, data verification, data correlation, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written and documentation skills
• Methodical and creative approach to problem-solving
• Superior time management and prioritizing ability

What you can expect

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it’s flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.