Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst - Permanent role - £50,000 - £53,250 - London/ Hybrid

Job purpose:

The security analyst will join a small security team for one of our clients in Central London. you will be a subject matter expert on all aspects of security to include mail security, web security, infrastructure security and end user device security.

The security analyst plays a key role in driving and improving and technology security at the organisation, providing expert advice and reliable guidance to a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this.

Key Accountabilities:

• Proactively assess device and application logs for security vulnerabilities, as well as investigate causes and ultimately resolve or mitigate those vulnerabilities
• Lead and investigate security breaches and cyber incidents, providing timely resolution to agreed service level agreements/expectations
• Install Security updates/measures in line with best practices to ensure that the client is protected against the latest cyber security threats
• Work with third parties and internal teams to schedule proactive penetration tests, ensuring that vulnerabilities are resolved or mitigated
• Support the delivery of security training to all end users
• Regular monitoring of potential security risks externally and internally, provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance
• Manage regular security assessments of various key services
• Regularly assess key third party suppliers to ensure their security compliance
• Work with operational and delivery teams to ensure security design principles have been evaluated and adopted
• Provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance to end users on all things relating to cybersecurity
• Effectively collaborate with internal teams in relation to cybersecurity audits, including the resolution of outstanding actions
• Manage the creation and regular updating of Security policies
• A proactive approach to supporting a welcoming and respectful working environment for all colleagues at the organisation.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential:

• Relevant experience working as an effective Security Analyst
• Strong understanding of mail filtering technologies
• Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure technologies, including encryption
• Demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Purview
• Excellent understanding of security frameworks (NIST and Cyber Essentials)
• Ability to lead and manage third party providers
• Strong understanding of incident response processes and methodologies including leading and managing incidents
• Lead on root cause analysis, providing relevant documentation including recommendations
• indemonstrable experience of implementing a robust and trustworthy security configuration for various devices, ensuring that all security protocols are effectively set up to protect against unauthorised access and potential threats
• Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and Azure security tools.
• Experience of leading on technical vulnerability assessments and regular penetration testing of IT systems and processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for risk mitigation
• Experience in testing and reviewing new security solutions
• A strong commitment to supporting of diversity, inclusion, respect and dignity in the workplace

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.