Cyber SecOps & Threat Specialist, Law Firm, Bristol

Wmdo Sa.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Cyber SecOps & Threat Specialist to advance their cyber security stance. The role involves maturing incident response functions, developing strategies for security technologies, and collaborating with a proactive team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cyber security tools and frameworks. This hybrid position offers a balance of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage supplier relationships and support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Understanding of NIST, CIS, and NCSC frameworks.
• Experience with incident response and threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Mature incident response and threat intelligence functions.
• Develop strategies and roadmaps for cyber security technology.
• Investigate alerts from Azure/Defender and other IT monitoring systems.

Skills

Passion for cyber security

Problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Azure Security Center

SIEM

Microsoft 365

KQL (MS Sentinel)

Zscaler

Firewalls

Darktrace

Job description

Cyber SecOps & Threat Specialist, Law Firm, Bristol

WMDO - World Medical Device Organization

Location: Bristol

Reports to: Head of Cyber Security

Hybrid Role: 3‑4 days work from home

The Role

• Play a key role in maturing incident response and threat intelligence functions
• Evolve and mature the firm's capability for detecting and responding to cyber incidents
• Help develop strategies and roadmaps for cyber security technology
• Assist in the research, selection and deployment of new technical security controls for use by the firm
• Provide a point of technical authority and governance for the effective use of technical security controls across the firm
• Act as an escalation point for threat hunting and security incidents
• Investigate alerts from Azure/Defender, IT monitoring systems, and 3rd‑party SOC, helping to ensure critical assets remain secure
• Manage supplier relationships, report on control effectiveness, and support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials Plus

Technology

• NIST, CIS, NCSC, Mitre Att&ck, Security Scorecard, M365 / Azure Security Center
• Azure Security Center, SIEM, Defender ATP, M365 Security, Data Compliance and Governance, PIM & PAM
• Zscaler (ZTNA), Darktrace, Firewalls, NAC, Network segregation, remote access & wireless technologies
• Windows & KQL (MS Sentinel) scripting
• Cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Authentication (Windows, AAD, Managed Identity)
• Microsoft 365 security and compliance

You

Passionate about cyber security, thriving on solving problems and improving processes; proactive in staying ahead of evolving threats; enjoys working in a highly collaborative team

Why Join?

Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where your expertise will shape the firm's cyber strategy. You'll have the opportunity to innovate, lead, and develop your career in an environment that values excellence and continuous learning.

Please apply with your CV.