Cyber Security Analyst

Investigo Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known council in London is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a 3-month hybrid contract. The role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and ensuring robust security practices. Ideal candidates will have proven cyber security experience, particularly with Microsoft Sentinel, and strong communication skills to educate staff on protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security with SIEM focus.
• In-depth knowledge of security monitoring techniques.
• Ability to provide actionable advice on security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security systems to identify risks.
• Contribute to incident response plans and ensure rapid response.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Skills

Cyber Security

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Incident Response

Security Monitoring

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

A well known council is seeking to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst for a 3 month hybrid contract - 2 days on site in London per week and 3 days working remote to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyse various security systems to identify and mitigate risks.
* Continuously oversee the security infrastructure to detect and respond to potential threats.
* Utilise advanced tools and techniques to analyse security data and identify patterns or anomalies that may indicate a security breach.
* Review regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure the robustness of security measures. Ensure rapid response to common incidents:
* Contribute to incident response plans to address security breaches promptly and effectively.

Key Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven experience in cyber security, with a focus on security information and event management systems including Microsoft Sentinel
* In-depth knowledge of security monitoring techniques, using Microsoft Sentinel and its integration technologies and related tools to manage and analyse logs to detect and respond to threats effectively.
* Demonstrated ability to execute robust incident response, ensuring swift and effective handling of security incidents
* Ability to provide clear, actionable advice on best practices, improving the organisation's overall security posture and resilience.
* Excellent training and communication skills to educate staff on security protocols.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance security measures.

If interested and available - please send your CV to [e-mail]