Senior Specialist - Cyber Security Operations

LJ Recruitment; Witham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security firm in Witham seeks a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security Operations. This role involves handling incidents, risk reduction, and managing security technology. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network security experience and strong analytical skills in a collaborative environment. This opportunity offers competitive benefits and a chance for career growth.

Benefits

30+ days off each year

Flexible benefits pot

Performance bonus

Career growth opportunities

Charity days and initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network security within large-scale operations.
• Experience with security technologies.
• Strong skills in analysing network traffic.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier II-IV incidents and troubleshooting.
• Manage policy optimisation and risk reduction.
• Support security incident response efforts.

Skills

Network security experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Cisco ASA

FirePower

Palo Alto

Wireshark

tcpdump

Fiddler

Job description

Senior Specialist - Cyber Security Operations

Location: Witham, Essex (full-time, office based)

Are you ready to put on the superhero cape of IT? This role is all about keeping digital baddies at bay, strengthening defences, and making sure security operations run like clockwork in a global business.

What's in it for you?

• 30+ days off each year (including your birthday)
• A flexible benefits pot worth up to 20% of your salary
• Genuine career growth opportunities - not just lip service
• Performance bonus, pensions, medical cover and more
• Charity days, matching donations and "Pay It Forward" initiatives

What you'll be doing

You'll join a collaborative Cyber Security Operations team and get involved with:

• Handling Tier II-IV incidents and troubleshooting
• Change and configuration management
• Policy optimisation and risk reduction
• Patch, OS and capacity management
• Event monitoring and vulnerability management
• Security incident response and project support

What we're looking for

• 5+ years in network security within large-scale operations
• Experience with technologies such as Cisco ASA, FirePower, Palo Alto, Zscaler, BlueCoat, F5 ASM and FireEye
• Strong skills in analysing network traffic using tools like Wireshark, tcpdump and Fiddler
• Confident in Unix/Linux CLI
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication and collaboration skills

Bonus points if you bring

• Certifications such as BlueCoat BCCPA/BCCPP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security, or SANS/GIAC
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure environments
• F5 ASM, FireEye HX & NX expertise

Why this role stands out

You'll be joining a truly global company where security operations are valued at the core of the business. Expect a vibrant, inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and the scale to grow your career while making a real impact.

How to apply

If your happy place is packet captures, firewalls and risk reduction, and you're ready to take on a global challenge right here in Witham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's see if this could be your next adventure.