Security Operations Consultant

Description

**Brennan. Where true performance thrives.** At Brennan, we believe that *how* technology is delivered is every bit as important as *what* the technology is. We focus on creating real and relevant value for customers with solutions that fit their specific needs and always reflect their true interests. It’s a claim backed by our **True Performance System** – a way of working engineered to get us closer, and deliver better, for our customers and their actual experience of technology. **Why join Brennan** True performance for our customers starts with a true belief in our people. It’s why we’ve structured our business to help our teams, and their talents, shine bright. It's why we’ve created a workplace where people of all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences are welcomed and empowered. And it’s why we’ve built an organisation where real innovation makes a genuine impact and generates true rewards for our team members. **True rewards** In addition to competitive remuneration, Brennan offers extensive benefits, including: * Training and certification bonuses * Culture Awards that recognise excellence * Brennan Daredevils – our annual, all\-expenses paid trip awarded to our top performers and outstanding contributors * Vibrant, fun social activities * Discounted hardware and software * An environment that embraces learning and development **The Role:** * Act as the key interface between clients and Brennan’s Security Engineering teams, translating business requirements into actionable technical outcomes that enhance security posture. * Focus on advisory, planning, and enablement activities, ensuring our customers’ security programs are aligned with both best practices and Brennan’s managed service capabilities. * Consultative role that leverages strong communication, analytical thinking, and technical literacy across cybersecurity platforms to drive clarity, trust, and value for our customers. **Role Responsibilities:** **Client Advisory and Relationship Management** * Serve as the primary security liaison between clients and Brennan’s internal Security Operations and Engineering teams. * Conduct stakeholder workshops, maturity assessments, and roadmap sessions to understand business objectives and security priorities. * Translate complex technical issues into clear business insights and actionable recommendations. * Communicate incident summaries, project outcomes, and security strategies to technical and executive stakeholders. * Support customer awareness of evolving threats, risks, and mitigation strategies relevant to their environment. **Security Operations Consultancy** * Advise on operational best practices across Endpoint, Email, Identity, and SIEM/SOAR services, aligning with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and the Essential 8\. * Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure effective implementation of customer requirements and continuous improvement of controls. * Develop and present uplift plans, service improvement recommendations, and security health reports. * Support incident response coordination, ensuring timely communication, stakeholder alignment, and appropriate escalation. * Contribute to the evolution of Brennan’s service offerings through feedback, insights, and customer advocacy. **Governance, Process, and Continuous Improvement** * Document security recommendations, risk registers, and operational playbooks for customers. * Identify process improvements that enhance detection, response, and reporting capabilities. * Maintain awareness of emerging threats, technologies, and compliance obligations affecting managed environments. * Participate in post\-incident reviews and security posture workshops to identify lessons learned and areas for uplift. **Key Competencies and Qualifications Required:** * 5\+ years' proven client facing experience in Security Operations. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills — able to build trust and credibility with both technical and business audiences. * Strong understanding of core SecOps technologies (EDR/XDR, Email Security, IAM, SIEM/SOAR) and how they integrate in managed environments. * Analytical and consultative approach to problem\-solving, with the ability to connect operational data to business context. * Clear and structured written communication for reporting, recommendations, and presentations. * Ability to balance multiple client engagements while maintaining consistency and quality in delivery. * Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, or cyber maturity uplift programs will be highly valued. * Hands\-on understanding of technologies such as: + Endpoint Security: SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, Trend Vision One, or Sophos. + Email Security: Mimecast, Proofpoint, or Microsoft Exchange Online Protection. + Identity \& Access Management: Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Access. + SIEM/SOAR: Microsoft Sentinel, Securonix, or equivalent. **Brennan** is an equal opportunity employer.