At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and respond to cyber security incidents while managing alerts and operational queues.
- Company: Join a major organisation with a focus on enhancing cyber security operations.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with strong career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security and improve enterprise technology environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in Security Operations and familiarity with Microsoft security technologies.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Cyber Security Operations Specialist
- Rate –
- Duration –
- 6 months
- Location –
- Bristol – twice a week on site
A major organisation is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Specialist to join its Security Operations team.
This is a hands on role focused on incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management and continuous improvement across enterprise technology environments.
You'll be expected to hit the ground running, managing security alerts, investigations, tickets and operational queues while helping improve the effectiveness of the security tooling estate.
The Role
- Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents.
- Manage and triage security alerts, tickets and operational queues.
- Lead or support incident response activities through to resolution.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
- Apply threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
- Develop and optimise SIEM detections, alerting rules and response workflows.
- Improve the performance and effectiveness of security platforms rather than simply operating them.
- Produce clear incident reports and recommendations.
- Work closely with teams across the business to explain risks, security controls and operational blockers.
- Build strong relationships with both technical and non technical stakeholders to drive security improvements.
- Technology Environment
Experience with the following is highly desirable
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Purview
- Proofpoint
- SIEM, EDR and related security technologies
About You
You'll have a strong background in Security Operations and Incident Response, with hands on experience working with Microsoft security technologies and enterprise security tooling.
You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working through investigations and security queues, and responding effectively to incidents as they arise.
We're looking for someone who can quickly become a key contributor to the team, bringing experience in vulnerability management, threat intelligence and detection engineering.
You'll enjoy improving platforms, processes and controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen security capability and driving measurable improvements across the environment.
Strong communication skills are essential.
You'll be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, translating technical issues into business language and helping teams understand security requirements without creating unnecessary friction.
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for improving cyber security operations.
Security Operations Specialist in Bath employer: Sanderson
At Sanderson, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Belfast. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while enjoying competitive rewards and a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Join us to take ownership of impactful projects and be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions.
