Security Operations Officer | SecOps - Pinnacle Pet UK United Kingdom IT

Animal Friends Pet Insurance Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Security Operations Officer to enhance IT security and contribute to exciting projects. This role involves monitoring and managing security threats, collaborating with a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with security policies. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values work-life balance while delivering excellence. Join a fun and hardworking team where your contributions will make a tangible impact in the realm of cybersecurity. If you are passionate about technology and security, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

24 Days holiday

Paid charity volunteering

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Dedicated learning department

Team social events

Qualifications

• Strong IT & cybersecurity skills with hands-on experience in various tools.
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities & countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage, and remediate security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the Global Security Officer and IT team.

Skills

IT & cybersecurity skills

ServiceNow

Qualys WAS/VM

Zscaler

Microsoft Defender Suite

Incident handling

Knowledge of NIST CSF

Azure Sentinel

Education

IT/Security degree or certifications

Azure certifications (AZ-500, MS-500, SC-200, SC-100)

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Intune

Azure

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

Security Operations Officer | SecOps - Pinnacle Pet UK

United Kingdom

IT

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid 2/3 days per month - London

4-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Join PPUK! Be part of a fun, hardworking team that strives for excellence and values a great work-life balance. We are seeking a Security Operations Officer to enhance our IT security, contribute to exciting projects, and make a tangible impact.

You will monitor, manage, and remediate security threats and vulnerabilities, collaborating with the Global Security Officer/CISO, a managed SOC, the IT team, and business units.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security compliance monitoring & reporting (Microsoft Defender, Intune).
2. Vulnerability management (Microsoft Defender, Qualys WAS/VM) & reporting.
3. Security incident management & response.
4. Support as a ServiceNow Security SME.
5. Maintain security policies & procedures.
6. Security assurance & risk management.
7. Security awareness & training.

What you’ll bring:

1. Strong IT & cybersecurity skills.
2. Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, Qualys WAS/VM, Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender Suite, Intune, Azure Sentinel.
3. Understanding of security vulnerabilities & countermeasures.
4. Knowledge of CTI feeds.
5. Incident handling & security investigation skills.
6. Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, NCSC, NVD, CVSS, CIS Controls.
7. Experience with attack detection, IDS/IPS, SIEM, ATT&CK, firewalls, IAM, anti-virus, patch management, CASB, Azure.
8. Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
9. IT/Security degree or certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
10. Azure certifications (AZ-500, MS-500, SC-200, SC-100).

PPUK Values: Fun, Hardworking, Strive for the Best! (See full values/behaviours in the full job description)

Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Why Join Us?

At Pinnacle Pet UK, we promote a balanced way of working, offering great work-life balance while delivering excellence. You’ll thrive in a supportive environment that celebrates innovation and values your contributions.

What you can expect from us:

• 24 Days holiday, increasing with service, your birthday off, and options to buy extra days as part of our flexible benefits.
• 2 days paid charity volunteering.
• Pension scheme (5% Employer, 3% Employee contributions).
• Life Insurance.
• Dedicated learning department for your induction and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
• Participation in team and company social events.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome. Your application will be handled confidentially.

As an FCA-regulated business, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment screening, including credit and reference checks. UK Right to Work regulations apply.

This advert remains open until the position is filled. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted throughout this period.

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Competitive salary

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Application deadline: 29-05-2025