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Security Operations Specialist

Security Operations Specialist

Remote

United kingdom

Freelance

02-02-2026

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Skills

Python Bash Incident Response Splunk Monitoring Linux Windows Programming

Job Specifications

SecOps Analyst

Location: Fully Remote

Security Lead SC

Security Clearance:

Employment is subject to BPSS and SC clearance, requiring 5 years' continuous UK residency and British passport holder status (no dual nationality).

The Role

We're looking for an experienced SecOps Analyst to join a growing Blue Team. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on detection engineering, security monitoring, and incident response across complex environments.

You'll act as a technical authority within security operations, supporting junior analysts and engaging with senior stakeholders where required.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain security detections, primarily in Splunk SIEM
Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts (rota-based, 9:00-17:30)
Respond to and investigate cyber security incidents
Identify gaps in detection coverage, logging, and alerting
Improve SecOps processes, standards, and capabilities
Act as an escalation point and mentor for junior analysts
Stay current with emerging threats and threat intelligence

Additional activities may include:

Threat hunting, incident response playbook development, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence analysis.

On-Call

Approx. 1 week per month on-call for high-priority incidents (additional compensation provided).

Skills & Experience

Detection engineering and alert development experience
Strong understanding of threat intelligence and attacker TTPs
Experience with scripting/programming (eg Python, Bash)
Solid grounding in core cybersecurity concepts (network, cloud, endpoint)
Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux security analysis
Awareness of current APT activity and techniques

About the Company

Skillfinder International was founded in 2003 establishing itself as a trusted partner to our clients in the Technology & Financial Services arena. We provide business and technology professionals either through recruitment or consulting services. We are specialists in various niche markets including: • Investment Banking • Fund Management • Private Banking / Wealth Management • Banking Operations • Digital Technologies • FinTech – Development, Infrastructure & Support • Risk & Regulatory Compliance • AI, Machine Learning,... Know more