Apply: Cyber Security Analyst | Contract

Our customer is currently going through an exciting phase of change and innovation in how they manage cyber security across the organisation.  As a result of continued investment we are looking to engage a Cyber Security Analyst to focus on maintaining operational effectiveness of multiple systems through implementing, monitoring and maintaining security systems and risk processes.

This opportunity is an excellent junior to mid-level role for someone looking to advance their cyber security career and build on their technical skills and knowledge within a supportive and advancing environment.

Key activities will include:

• Support and continually improve security compliance and support regular testing of security controls.
• Daily review of automated alerts and other sources of intelligence, with the intent to actively hunt for and defend against threats to the infrastructure and data of the organisation. 
• Determining real incidents from false positives and escalating unclear indicators. 
• Promptly handling identified incidents, including collection of appropriate evidence, clearly presenting findings and recommending courses of action. 
• Assist in improving cyber security awareness across the organisation, including the delivery of training. 
• Contribute to the development of a range of Security Standard Operating Procedures for responding to common incidents.  

What we’re looking for in you:

• A background in information security - ideally with commercial working experience or recent graduate.
• 2+ years in an IT focused role, ideally working in an operational technology team.
• Basic understanding of one of the following security frameworks: NIST / Cobit / Essential 8 / ISO.
• Exposure to security principles and standards and controls.
• Strong Windows Operating System experience gained in an operational technology role.
• Intermediate cyber incident response skills and experience.
• Ideally you will have experience with security technologies, including Firewalls, web filtering, NAC, IDS/ IPS, SSO, Certificate Management, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Anti-malware, vulnerability management. 
• Experience in infrastructure and application monitoring.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in information security and data integrity.
• Industry Certification or Qualifications desirable

In joining the team, you will gain invaluable experience working in a cyber security team in a public organisation with opportunity to further your career in a supportive and transforming environment.

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Owain Evans on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.