IT Security Tooling Specialist - Yeovil

We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Security Tooling Specialist to support the maintenance, and optimization of security tools across the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring our security infrastructure is robust, well-integrated, and aligned with industry best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure tooling supports threat detection, incident response, and compliance requirements.

Key Tools and Experience:

• McAfee EPO
• ForcePoint
• Zscaler
• Pulse
• VPN IPSEC/SSL
• Nagios

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity & access management platforms.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of new security technologies and integrations.
• Monitor tool performance and ensure data quality, coverage, and alerting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure tools are aligned with business and security objectives.
• Support incident response activities by ensuring tooling provides actionable insights and forensic data.
• Document configurations, procedures, and tool usage guidelines.
• Participate in tool evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for security tooling issues.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.