Cyber Security Analyst

Head Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Edinburgh is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their internal security capabilities. The role involves monitoring systems, evaluating threats, and working with internal teams and third-party partners. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cyber security tools and practices, along with the ability to promote best practices. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave, health cash plan, and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

5% matched pension increasing to 7.5% matched after 2 years

Company discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-site global organisation is desirable.
• Hands-on experience working under a cyber framework such as NIST or Cyber Essentials plus is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Group Head of IT and be the internal point of contact for security.
• Work closely with internal teams as well as third-party support partners to monitor systems.
• Evaluate threats as they arise and ensure the organization's protection.

Skills

Experience with Qualys, Microsoft Defender, and Ironscales

Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities

Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts

Experience of working directly with SIEM / SOC

Ability to develop and evolve SOC and SIEM operation

Experience with network penetration testing

Develop and promote best practices for information security

Experience writing detailed incident reports

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Edinburgh

Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire a Cyber Security Analyst. This is a critical hire as they look to increase their internal cyber security capabilities and is an excellent opportunity for someone to come in and grow with the role. Our client is a family run business with a wealth of history and a reputation for producing market leading products and having high levels of innovation.

In the role of Cyber Security Analyst, you will report directly to the Group Head of IT and be the internal point of contact for security and protecting the organisation from cyber–attacks. You will work closely with internal teams as well as third–party support partners to monitor systems and evaluate threats as they arise.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Qualys, Microsoft Defender, and Ironscales
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts
• Experience of working directly with SIEM / SOC and how to get the best from this service
• Ability to develop and evolve SOC and SIEM operation with third party
• Experience with network penetration testing and techniques
• Develop and promote best practice for information security, and conduct threat research
• Experience writing detail incident reports and documenting detections so that future breaches can be mitigated effectively

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in a multi–site global organisation
• Hands on experience working under a cyber framework such as NIST or Cyber Essentials plus

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to make an impact and take their career to the next level.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• Health cash plan
• 5% matched pension increasing to 7.5% matched after 2 years
• Company discounts and rewards