IT Security Analyst

Job Title: IT Security Analyst
Work Location: - London, SE1 (hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekly Hours: 35 Hours per week - Monday to Friday
Salary: £46,000 per annum,

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a tangible impact by safeguarding critical digital infrastructure? We are seeking a talented Security Analyst to join a dynamic organisation where you will take ownership of critical security functions and play a key role in advancing the organisation's cybersecurity strategy.

Key responsibilities

1. Continuously monitor and analyse computer systems for security issues.
2. Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity incidents, documenting findings and assessing impact.
3. Install and operate security measures, including firewalls and data encryption programs, to safeguard information infrastructure.
4. Perform penetration testing, detect vulnerabilities, and implement fixes to maintain high security standards.
5. Develop company-wide best practices for IT security and create up-to-date policies, standards, and procedures.
6. Stay current on IT security trends, provide user awareness training, and promote best practices.
7. Contribute to the rollout of a comprehensive security strategy, including risk management, vulnerability scanning, and patch management.
8. Support a 24/7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor, respond to, and remediate threats.
9. Work closely with the IT and wider teams to align security measures with organisational goals and compliance requirements.

Essential Criteria
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Certifications: Industry-recognised certifications such as Security+ or CISSP.
Experience:

1. At least three years' experience in information security or a related field.
2. Expertise in network penetration testing and vulnerability mitigation.
3. Proficiency in firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS technologies.

Technical Skills:

1. Understanding of patch management, with the ability to deploy patches promptly while considering business impacts.
2. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and malware injection techniques.
3. Hands-on experience with tools for penetration testing and ethical hacking.

Key Attributes:

1. Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to research and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
3. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.
4. Energy, passion, and a commitment to advancing cybersecurity initiatives.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.