warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Allwyn UK
now – let's talk about the role and who we're looking for... A bit about the role... The SOC Shift Analyst role is a vital part of the Security Operations team, reporting to the SOC Manager. This role will be responsible for the proactive securitymonitoring of the Allwyn estate and the detect and respond phases … of cyber security incident response and will be instrumental in supporting and advancing the operational security capabilities of the SOC Team The Security Operations Analyst will have primary responsibility for all technologies managed directly by the SOC team but also need to track, check and report on security events discovered by our MSSP. Team Description: Allwyn … UK SOC team is pivotal to Allwyn's commitment to protect the National Lottery and its players from Cyber Threats. The SOC is part of the Cyber and Information Security function alongside with our Cyber Défense team and the GRC team. The purpose of the SOC team to deliver Allwyn UK securitymonitoring and incident response capability. More ❯
Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with hands-on experience using Wiz and deep technical expertise across major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP . This role is key in strengthening our cloud security posture, managing security incidents, and driving proactive improvements through advanced risk and control measures. You will collaborate … with cross-functional IT, DevOps, and Security teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, leveraging automation and best practices to ensure secure cloud environments across our organization. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and optimize Wiz for continuous cloud securitymonitoring and compliance management. Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and risks across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, and drive … remediation efforts. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for security incidents and coordinate escalations as needed. Partner with software engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and software design. Monitor industry information technology trends to anticipate evolving threats and recommend security strategy enhancements. Participate in change and transformation initiatives to improve More ❯
for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Security Analysts to ensure effective 24/7 SOC operations Act as the primary escalation point for complex security incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution Oversee incident response activities … coordinating with internal and external stakeholders where required Manage day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements Drive continuous improvement in securitymonitoring, detection, and response processes Ensure effective use and optimisation of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security technologies Produce and deliver regular reporting on SOC performance, incident trends, and risk … skills and experience relevant to this role: Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions Strong Knowledge in Incident response Familiarity with cloud security and hybrid environments Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common attack vectors Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about More ❯