Job Description

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer - SC
Location: Hybrid / National (choice of locations) – 40% on site - However, successful applicants will be able to discuss exact working patterns with the hiring manager and request additional flexibility if needed.
Daily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella)
Duration: 2.4 months with extension (length of extension tbc)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Security Clearance: SC

The workload for our Security Operations function is increasing as they have to deal with more alerts and incidents, without the benefit of automation and analytics to reduce the manual effort and improve the response time. Moreover, we have to comply with the increasing Government standards and expectations for security monitoring, such as the Cyber Assessment Framework and the Minimum Cyber Security Standard.

There is lack of internal capability in terms of security resources with skillset to deliver this as this is a new initiative. The resources requested in this business case underpin our ability to:

• Implement, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks XSIAM platform to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Develop and maintain security policies, rules, and configurations to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Integrate XSIAM with other security tools and information systems to automate security operations and workflows.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify trends and potential threats.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to share threat intelligence and improve overall security awareness.
• Provide technical support and guidance on cybersecurity matters to IT and business units.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats, technologies, and Palo Alto Networks' offerings to continuously improve security operations.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, trends, and the overall effectiveness of security measures to senior management. These resources supplement existing resources within the MIP and SOC teams.

Security Clearance: SC

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant   

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181