Security Operations Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Security Operations Specialist (Fintech): Maintaining and enhancing hirify.global’s security posture with an accent on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Focus on monitoring SIEM alerts, leading incident containment, and improving security control maturity.

Location: Hybrid (Southampton, London, or Home Based in the UK)

Company

hirify.global plc is a leading wealth management business overseeing £126.3 billion in customer investments, spanning financial advice, investment platforms, and fund management.

What you will do

• Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM platforms and related security tools.
• Lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts for security incidents.
• Collaborate with SOC partners to ensure streamlined incident response.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts using Qualys and MS Azure tooling.
• Operate and maintain security tooling including CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and Microsoft Defender Suite.
• Ensure ongoing triage and monitoring of data egress detection and prevention technologies.

Requirements

• Solid exposure in a Security Operations or SOC role including prior technical IT experience.
• Proven track record leading and managing major security incidents, including senior stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Google SecOps, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Familiarity with EDR, DLP, and email hygiene tools.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modelling, and incident detection frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud security principles and architecture (Azure, AWS) and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC, or CPIA.

Culture & Benefits

• 26 days (182 hours) of holiday.
• Participation in the hirify.global Incentive Scheme.
• Non-contributory company pension scheme with options for personal contributions.
• Private medical insurance (single cover as standard, with options to increase).
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence).
• Range of flexible benefits for UK employees via salary deduction.