Sr. Specialist - Cyber Defence Operations

Job Description :

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to build the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose experienced minds helped craft the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, crafting a more inclusive and balanced future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's individual passions, commitments and specialist skills. In our encouraging culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

6+ Years as an IT security professional: 

• Broad knowledge of information technology including networks, Windows/Unix/Linux servers, virtual environments, PCs, Cloud SaaS, and databases 

• Following service management process for threat detection and response 

• Understand security issues associated with operating systems, networking, and virtualization software 

• Ability to understand and demonstrate forensically how attacks are carried out 

• Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model approach 

• Understanding on Incident response life cycle 

• Knowledge of threat actor techniques and infiltration methods 

• Creative problem solving during security incidents and alert investigations 

• Knowledge of threat hunting, threat intelligence usage in security environments 

• Proficiency in scripting and programming. 

• Familiarity with security technologies such as Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), User Behaviour Analytics (UBA), IPS, Firewalls, SIEM etc. 

• Broad knowledge of IT security vendors and products.   

• In-depth understanding of Security Event Management from a technology/tool and process perspective  

• In-depth understanding of SIEM solution and its application for Threat Monitoring  

• Experience in implementing and configuring point security solutions (SIEM, firewalls, EDR, etc.). 

• Experience in implementation and configuration of point security solutions (SIEM, firewalls, anti-malware etc.) preferred  

• Significant experience with Windows operating systems, knowledge of virtual environments, malware analysis and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) patterns  

• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
     

Work Experience/Skills PREFERRED:   

Education REQUIRED:   

• Bachelor’s degree 
   
  Certification Preferred:  

One or more of the following: 

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 

• CISSP certification 

• GCIH, GSEC, GREM 

• Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) membership 

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