It Security Analyst

SecurityJobs • Full Time • Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Worcestershire, United Kingdom • £35,000 - £38,000 / year • 2w ago

IT Security Analyst Bromsgrove Permanent Salary c£35k This is an exciting opportunity for an IT Security Analyst to join our client’s experienced and collaborative IT team. The company is growing and therefore they offer excellent opportunities to progress. The role will focus on supporting and implementing new ways of working to protect the company from a range of cyber and security threats. Candidates will need 2/3 years’ experience of working as a Security Analyst, including monitoring vulnerability and threats, risk mitigation and implementation of robust security policies. This role is to be based at the Bromsgrove office but regular travel to Tewkesbury as required. Hybrid working an option after initial 6 months. Security Check (SC) will be required therefore the role is only open to British Nationals. Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyse security events and alerts.
Perform initial triage, investigation, and classification of potential security incidents alongside the Cyber Security Consultant.
Monitor security alerts from various sources and respond promptly, escalating as necessary.
Generate reports on key metrics, processes, and the performance of different workflows.
Escalate incidents to the appropriate teams based on severity and impact.
Maintain, tune, and create alerts, playbooks, graphs, and other documentation following industry and international standards under the guidance of the Cyber Security Consultant.
Respond to cybersecurity incidents by adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks, under the supervision of the Cyber Security Consultant.
Conduct root cause analysis and document findings and lessons learned from security incidents with the Cyber Security Consultant.
Work with IT and security teams to contain and resolve threats.
Keep incident logs, reports, and tickets updated within incident tracking systems.
Assist in threat intelligence gathering and analysis to enhance detection capabilities.
Participate in vulnerability management activities.
Update and oversee the software inventory.
Support compliance reporting and audits.
Assist in IT service desk activities.
Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends.
Perform any additional duties delegated by the IT Manager to ensure efficient management of the Company. Key skills:
Candidates will need recent work history of working in a similar role.
Degree Educated would be an advantage
A strong understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other security technologies is essential. Familiar with ethical hacking and penetration testing an advantage.
The ability to analyse complex data and identify potential security threats is essential
Excellent communication skills required to communicate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, explaining security issues and policies clearly To apply please forward your up to date CV and or call us for more information. First Choice Recruitment are a privately owned independent Recruitment service provider, we act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment. Our service is a free and confidential service to work seekers

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