Information Security Analyst

KX; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KX is seeking a qualified Information Security Analyst to fortify their security measures. This role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and enhancing security practices across various environments. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in information security and relevant certifications. The position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team committed to improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Private healthcare package

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Wellness Days

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in information security operations.
• Hands-on experience with security tools for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
• Practical knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and alerts, respond to threats.
• Analyze SIEM events and manage incidents.
• Lead vulnerability management processes and collaborate on remediation.

Skills

Communication

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security

Security Tools

Network Protocols

Education

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

CEH

Tools

SIEM platforms

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

KX Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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About KX:

At KX we build time-series, vector-native database solutions our customers use to unlock knowledge and predictive power they can act on with confidence. By simultaneously supporting unstructured and structured data, KX powers accurate, highly contextual results for AI and automation applications with transformative speed, unlimited scalability, and extremely low computing costs.

Customers across financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, life sciences, and aerospace and defense industries use KX to enable real-time processing of vast time-series datasets, improve operational efficiency, speed up discovery, and enhance real-time situational awareness and cybersecurity. KX brings a proven track record of 30 years of customer success, and operates from more than 15 offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Role Overview:

We are hiring an Information Security Analyst to join our global security team. Reporting to the CISO, you will be responsible for safeguarding KX’s systems, infrastructure, and applications. You’ll monitor security tools and alerts, respond to threats, and contribute to the development and implementation of controls across cloud and on-premise environments.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse SIEM events and alerts, ensuring effective investigation and resolution.
• Respond to phishing incidents and manage malicious email reporting.
• Support incident response, escalation, and coordination.
• Monitor cloud and on-premises environments for suspicious or malicious activity.
• Assist with delivery of new security tools, products, and migrations.
• Review change requests and advise on potential security implications.
• Develop and enhance technical security controls across the estate.
• Lead vulnerability management processes and collaborate on remediation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in information security operations.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH are desirable.
• Hands-on experience with security tools for Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g. VPN, TLS, DMZ).
• Practical knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g. CloudTrail, Sentinel).
• Experience with endpoint protection, DLP, IDS/IPS, MFA, and content filtering.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and vulnerability management tools.
• Exposure to SOAR platforms and scripting or development skills (e.g. Python, Bash).
• Understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, NIST, SOC, or COBIT.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Location & Workplace Type:

This role will be based in Newry, Belfast or Dublin with a Hybrid working model

Why Choose KX?

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.

• Individually tailored training and skills development
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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