Job Introduction
The Security Operations Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining William Grant & Sons Cyber security platforms and tools to protect our systems, networks, and data from potential Cyber threats. This role demands strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and an initiative-taking approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.
The Security specialist role within the team will work to implement new security services, continually improve our existing security services. and develop consumable Security patterns driving the adoption of consistent security controls and standards “Security by design”.
Main Responsibility
- Design and implement cybersecurity platforms and tools that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusion such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability management platform, XDR Platform, and antivirus software.
- Continually develop our Cyber Security platforms and tools, ensuring the stay current through regular updates, patching and optimal configuration.
- Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
- Provide input into the Planning, development, implementing and updating of the company’s information security strategy. Assist with the development, update, and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Enhance internal collaboration and communication through knowledge sharing on Cyber Security best practices.
- Develop consumable Security patterns driving the adoption of consistent security controls and standards across the organisation “Security by design.”
- Provide 24x7 support for responding to Cyber security incidents, out of hours support (On call rota)
Our Ideal Candidate
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in network security concepts, including security system administration, intrusion detection, and encryption.
- Knowledge of various operating systems and their security configurations.
- Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and cloud security.
Cybersecurity Expertise:
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and attack vectors.
- Ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively.
- Experience with security frameworks and standards
Incident Response:
- Lead incident response efforts, investigate security breaches, and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contain and remediate security incidents.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Collaboration with IT teams and management to implement security measures.
- Work as part of cross functional project teams delivering new capabilities.
Analytical Thinking:
- Strong critical thinking skills to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
- Capacity to analyse data and make informed decisions regarding security measures.
The role holder should hold one or more relevant industry qualifications. Examples are:
- Cyber related degree or relevant experience
- 5 years+ experience in a Cyber security roles
- 2 years+ experience in a Cyber Security engineering role
- Cyber Security professional certifications advantageous for example, CISSP, CREST, ISACA, GIAC.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
William Grant & Sons
