Cybersecurity generalist at PwC providing security solutions and maintaining the protection of client systems. Involves monitoring security alerts, incident response, and collaboration with stakeholders.
About the role
- Lead Specialist in Security Operations, enhancing detection engineering and incident response at Pearson. Collaborate with teams and drive process improvements in a high-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute advanced SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, containment, and root cause analysis across Pearson environments.
- Develop, implement, and optimize detection logic, playbooks, and automated response workflows to reduce mean time to containment and improve SOC efficiency.
- Continuously assess and enhance SOC processes and procedures, ensuring best practices and alignment with evolving threat landscapes.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to analyze emerging risks and integrate relevant TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) into SOC operations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating technical findings into actionable insights and ensuring transparency throughout security operations.
- Ensure all SOC activities comply with relevant standards (e.g., NCSC, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal Pearson policies.
- Deliver executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of SOC operations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in security operations, incident response, and detection engineering
- Hands-on expertise with SOAR, EDR, NDR, and SIEM technologies
- Experience with one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong background in multitasking, adapting, and thriving in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, especially in stakeholder management and translating technical risk to non-technical audiences
- SANS GCIH certification or equivalent
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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