Job Description

Service Care Solutions are looking for an experienced individual to work as an Cyber Security Configuration Specialist in West Sussex.

Responsibilities include:

Security Infrastructure Management:

Design, implement, and maintain robust security infrastructure and systems to safeguard utilities\' networks, data centres, and critical assets.

Support and provide guidance on configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and other security appliances.

Lead in the development of security monitoring and forensic capabilities in a hybrid environment.

Threat and Vulnerability Assessment:

Support and develop the configuration, operation and deployment of vulnerability management tools and associated components.

Conduct regular assessments and audits of systems and networks to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

Perform penetration testing to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and help strengthen defences.

Incident Response and Management:

Enhance existing incident response plans to handle cybersecurity incidents effectively.

Work with the SOC to enhance tools, forensic capabilities, accurate reporting/ticket generation and enhance visibility across a hybrid environment.

Coordinate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, operations personnel, and law enforcement if needed, during incident response efforts.

Security Policies and Compliance:

Contribute to the routine review of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.

Ensure adherence to established security policies and standards throughout the organization.

Security Awareness and Training:

Ensure tooling used to support phishing campaigns are updated, current and effective.

Monitoring and reporting on mandatory annual and microlearning modules, phishing exercise performance and related internal performance of technology, people and process.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning:

Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure utilities\' operations can quickly recover from cyber incidents.

Cybersecurity Governance and Reporting:

Contribute to the development and delivery of periodic cybersecurity reports and metrics to stakeholders, highlighting key security performance indicators.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor\'s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master\'s degree is a plus.

Proven experience in Cyber Security Engineering, preferably in the Utilities industry or a similar critical infrastructure sector.

Strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to Utilities.
Strong understanding of endpoint and networking equipment hardening.

Strong understanding of endpoint forensics and foundational understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, directives/standards, and compliance requirements applicable to the Utilities sector (e.g., NIS OES/CAF, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, endpoint protection, and encryption.

Knowledge of network protocols, network architecture, and cloud computing security best practices.

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC will be an advantage.

.If you have any friends or colleague that may be interested we also have a \xc2\xa3250 referral fee in place.

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