Security Logging and monitoring specialist

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Knutsford is looking for a Security Logging and Monitoring Specialist to assist in secure design and implementation across various technologies. This hybrid role requires 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, proficiency with SIEM tools, and understanding of compliance standards. Successful candidates will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience focused on security logging, incident response, and audit remediation.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the secure design and implementation of changes across technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct information security assessments and support the integrity of solutions.

Skills

Basic understanding of security solutions

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar)

Job description

Role Title: Security Logging and monitoring specialist

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Knutsford, hybrid 2/3 days onsite

Rate: up to £478.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

You will assists in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas, technologies, and platforms. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and customers to help deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk and reduce costs. The junior consultant aids in ensuring system security and helps deliver product and project support throughout the IT development lifecycle. Additionally, the junior consultant works with change delivery teams to track security requirements and ensure a secure environment.

You must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The person specification highlights the importance of integrity, risk mitigation, working under pressure, sharing information, and developing personal skills.

Essential skills

• Basic understanding of security solutions, good relationship and communication skills, knowledge of security frameworks, and the ability to discuss technology and security controls.

Key technical skills:

• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar), understanding of network security components, log management, multitier application architecture, and scripting knowledge.
• Should have 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience in areas focused on controls like security logging, incident response, forensic analysis, and audit remediation.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret security reports and identify vulnerabilities are essential, along with excellent communication, teamwork, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 is also important.
• A Security Logging Specialist requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and preferred certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC et al.)
• Assisting in conducting information security assessments, supporting the integrity and quality of solutions, recording client interactions, and contributing to the success of Security Consulting services.
• Stakeholder management involves working with technical and security specialists, establishing relationships with key individuals, and encouraging innovative ideas.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills are important for understanding business objectives, analyzing data, identifying potential threats, and providing solutions.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!