Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Job Title: Managing Consultant – SOC Services
Base location: Remote UK

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• A degree or equivalent in related control systems or cyber security.
• GIAC GSOC / GCFA certification or equivalents.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Security Operations Centre environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices as they apply to SOC environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM platforms and technologies, such as Splunk, QRadar, Google, LogRhythm and SolarWinds.
• Solid understanding of EDR, MDR and XDR technologies and processes.
• Extensive experience of integrating Threat Intelligence, Automation tools and AI capability into SOC environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and devise effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, with experience handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of SOC / SIEM configurations and possesses the ability to test, diagnose, configure and maintain SOC systems.
• Produce security architecture design documents that have been created through an analysis of the potential risks, which has taken into account threats and likely attack routes to a system and produces pragmatic security controls.
• Selection of appropriate security components to provide security-enforcing functions that can be justified through the evaluation of component’s security function and implementation
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Policies and Standards that are required for systems operating in a controlled environment, such as ISO, industry specific for Nuclear / CNI / transportation or government/department policies.
• Ability to analyse information and produce reports, network diagrams and recommendations on how to improve security monitoring and detection.
• Ability to plan, control, report and manage the risk for a defined package of work to ensure delivery of on-time, budget and quality products.

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