Information Security Analyst

Rethink Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Rethink Recruitment are partnering with a market-leading global law firm to recruit an Information Security Analyst.

In this role, you will use the latest technologies to detect, analyse and limit vulnerabilities and security risks of the firm’s information technology infrastructure, including assisting with analysing and managing security systems to identify and enhance the Firm’s security posture.

This is the ideal role for someone who is passionate about cybersecurity, is highly proactive and who enjoys working autonomously. Candidates can be anywhere in the UK; however you will need to get to London on occasions when required.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Work with cybersecurity team members to identify, understand, document, and advise on security requirements, impacts, and risks.
2. Develop and maintain documentation for security systems, procedures, and security diagrams.
3. Monitor and analyse security systems including continuously monitoring network traffic and security systems to detect and respond to security breaches or suspicious activities.
4. Analyse, propose, and implement solutions concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities, and other security exposures.
5. Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
6. Investigate security incidents, determining their cause, and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
7. Assist with conducting periodic desktop exercises and drills for employees to ensure that systems have been properly configured and tested.
8. Assist with security awareness initiatives in the form of emails, newsletters, training, and anti-phishing awareness campaigns.
9. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
10. Monitor threat awareness information to identify vulnerabilities.
11. Assist with large scale or long-term projects for the design, development, implementation, and testing of new or existing information security systems.
12. Keep abreast of all specific security threats and trends to proactively protect the organization.
13. Research and evaluate security enhancements and make recommendations to management to maintain efficiency and best practices.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity required
2. Minimum 3 years of Cybersecurity experience
3. Familiar with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7 IDR, Mimecast, 1Password, KnowBe4, Cisco Umbrella, FortiNet device, etc.
4. Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure security solutions (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Network Security, Password Management, Data Encryption and Access Control), project management
5. Relevant work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics is a plus
6. Experience and familiarity with the ITIL framework and processes preferred
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives
8. Strong communication and customer service acumen
9. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organisation

Interested? Please contact Kerry at Rethink Recruitment for a confidential discussion!