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Job description
Cyderes is hiring a Cyber Defense Operations Advisor — a full-time, based in United Kingdom role. Apply directly on Cyderes's careers page below.
Operations Advisor, Cyber Defense Operations
Team: 105 - CDOA
Location: United Kingdom
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: hybrid
We Help the World Be Everyday Ready™
Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
Role Summary
The Operations Advisor is the primary technical owner of detection outcomes for assigned clients. You improve detection quality, identify gaps in coverage, and advance client security maturity through expert-level advisory and hands-on detection engineering. You lead the technical account relationship, and you deliver measurable outcomes that clients can see and trust. This role reports to Manager, Cyber Defense Operations
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain detection coverage aligned to the Cyderes Rule Set
- Lead tuning and optimization of detection rules across SIEM platforms
- Identify, prioritize, and remediate detection gaps
- Be a trusted advisor on detection strategy and operational effectiveness
- Identify detection improvements based on real-world incident insights
- Partner with SOC and DFIR teams during escalations
- Oversee the technical account relationship for assigned clients
- Lead technical cadence calls focused on detection performance, gaps, and outcomes
- Translate technical findings into risk-based, business-relevant insights
- Guide clients on prioritization of improvements based on detection impact
- Be a trusted advisor on detection strategy and operational effectiveness
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in detection engineering, security operations, or a related discipline
- Hands-on proficiency with one or more enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience writing and tuning detection rules in production environments
- Experience in a managed security services or MSSP environment serving multiple clients
- Proficiency in multiple SIEM query languages (SPL, KQL, YARA-L, or similar)
- Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation-assisted detection workflows
- Experience with threat hunting methodologies and retrohunt program execution
- Relevant certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCDA, or SIEM vendor certifications
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Cyber Defense Operations Advisor at Cyderes?
The required skills for Cyber Defense Operations Advisor at Cyderes include: Splunk, SIEM.
What is the seniority level for Cyber Defense Operations Advisor at Cyderes?
Cyber Defense Operations Advisor at Cyderes is a Mid Level / Senior level position.
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