Cyber Security Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in Dartford seeks a Cyber Security Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing security processes, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in cyber security and be familiar with industry standards. You will also support IT teams and work towards safeguarding information systems. A strong technical background with security tools is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in cyber security functions.
• Familiarity with IT security regulations and frameworks.
• Technical expertise in operating systems and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own cyber security processes and procedures.
• Investigate and manage security breaches accordingly.
• Create and maintain documentation for cyber security policies.
• Research new threats and recommend remedial actions.
• Work with suppliers and partners to maximize security benefits.

Skills

Security incident management tools and process (SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK framework)

Knowledge of accepted cyber security principles

Ability to develop, document and maintain IT processes

5+ years of experience in enterprise information security

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent work experience in information systems

Formal industry recognised Cyber Security qualification

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

6 month Fixed term contract

Location: Dartford

Be part of transforming the construction industry, be part of our Cyber Security team.

Do you want to be part of something different? At Laing O'Rourke we have an opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join the team. Are you able to support comprehensive Cyber Security programs whilst addressing new threats? Then we need your expertise in defining security processes and standards. You will proactively manage technical controls and maintain optimal performance and compliance.

Do you support IT teams to deploy and manage technical controls? Is responding to security incidents in a fast and efficient way second nature to you? Then this could be the job for you.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop and own cyber security processes and procedures to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained both in region and globally
• Ensures that all identified cyber security breaches are promptly and thoroughly investigated and that any system changes required to maintain security are implemented. Ensures that security records are accurate and complete and that request for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures and documentation for cyber security that maintain and achieve relevant industry security certifications.
• Researches and assesses new threats and security alerts and recommends remedial actions. Play an active part in responding to and resolving security incidents (Prepare, Identify, Contain, Remediate, Recover)
• Work with key suppliers, partners and vendors to drive maximum value and security benefit from security services and solutions
• Work with cyber security leadership to develop plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.

Are you familiar with common information security regulations, certifications and management frameworks? Come and show us your technical expertise in operating systems, enterprise systems, cloud solutions and cyber security technologies.

Essential experience includes:

• Security incident management tools and process (SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK framework)
• Knowledge of accepted cyber security principles, industry best practice and information risk concepts
• Ability to develop, document and maintain IT processes and procedures
• You will have around 5 years or more of experience in enterprise information security and / or cyber security functions

Desirable experience:

• Degree qualified or equivalent work experience in information systems
• Formal industry recognised Cyber Security qualification – ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CISM or certified ethical hacker
• Security and Network technologies

The position will required time in our Dartford office as well as occasional project visits. The role will support the IT Cyber Security Team.

Don't match all the criteria? We still want to hear from you as you might have transferable skills or be right for another vacancy.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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