Cyber Security Analyst

London Borough Of Tower Hamlets; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough Of Tower Hamlets is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to enhance its security team. The role involves responding to security threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating across departments to implement best practices. Join us in our commitment to protecting our community and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring security alerts and handling incidents.
• Knowledge of security policies and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs from various sources.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents including malware infections and unauthorized access.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in patch management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Cybersecurity trends awareness

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats, supporting incident response efforts, and helping to strengthen the council's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and analyse security alerts and logs from various sources (e.g., SIEM and Defender).
2. Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
3. Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in patch management and remediation efforts.
4. Support the implementation and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
5. Collaborate with wider IT colleagues and business units to ensure secure system configurations and practices.
6. Assist in audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST).
7. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.

About Tower Hamlets:

The vision for our borough is that people are aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities. We aim to be a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in, using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to changing needs. We uphold our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and strives to employ a diverse workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria. We also welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and those who live in the borough.