Information Security Analyst

PA Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an experienced Information Security Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre. You will review security system logs, provide insights into vulnerabilities, and work on security-related projects. Applicants should have over two years of experience in IT and knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring at least two days in the office or client site per week.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus additional options

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary IT fields.
• Familiarity with ISO27001/2 and Cyber Essentials+ is advantageous.
• Experience in forensic analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review daily security system logs and identify issues.
• Provide insights into countermeasures for security risks.
• Work on security-related projects and perform forensic analysis.

Skills

Strong log analysis and correlation skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to communicate at all levels

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

2+ years of proven technical experience or equivalent relevant education

CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of Logging/SIEM systems

Knowledge of Data Leak Prevention systems

Knowledge of Intrusion Detection systems

Job description

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

To be part of PA Group Systems Security Operations Centre team, providing in-depth analysis of internal security intelligence and external security view.

The Information Security Analyst will:

• Review daily security system logs and alerts - Firewall/Intrusion Detection System/Data Leak Prevention/Endpoint Detection and Response - and identify security issues.
• Provide insight into the countermeasures PA should adopt and generate key performance indicator metrics for the security board.
• Work as a technical resource in security related projects.
• Perform forensic analysis as required.
• Working with operational teams, ensure vulnerabilities are resolved.
• Review security bulletins for threats. Liaise with key security firms reviewing threat reports.
• Provide out of hours On-Call availability and response to high severity incidents (usually 1 week per month - paid).

Accountabilities and Measures of Success

50%

Accountability: Review daily security system logs, maintain logging system policies, and resolve incidents.

Measure of Success: Security issues are dealt with quickly and PA's threats are managed effectively.

25%

Accountability: Input into PA IT security controls/countermeasures and generate key performance indicators.

Measure of Success: Controls are more aligned with PA's risk and help consultants be more effective.

10%

Accountability: Work as a technical resource within identified security projects.

Measure of Success: Timely recommendation of security technology that works for PA.

10%

Accountability: Review bulletins from key suppliers and take appropriate action. Review leading security company threat reports.

Measure of Success:

• PA is informed of the latest threats.
• Operational teams are informed of any actions needed, with follow-up to ensure coverage.
• Key stakeholders are aware of relevant security threats and controls are made appropriate.

5%

Accountability: Manage external penetration testing results and, working with operational teams, ensure vulnerabilities are resolved.

Measure of Success:

• Operational teams are informed quickly of vulnerabilities and their resolution priority.
• Senior managers are informed of the status.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SOC Manager and Director of Cyber Security.
• Work with GS operational staff who require assistance with technical security issues.
• Interface with the rest of Group Systems on new projects/support functions undertaken.
• Liaise with the Head of Security.
• Liaise with consultants and other corporate functions.
• Provide clear messages around security to different levels of stakeholders, from technical staff through to senior managers.
• Apply investigative and intelligence analysis to security information and alerts from different sources, and provide convincing answers to IT security-related issues.
• Use experience to provide 4th line support with the ability to increase knowledge across GS and PA.

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven technical experience across multi-disciplinary IT fields or equivalent relevant education
• CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent desirable
• Good attention to detail, well organised and capable of working under pressure
• Strong log analysis and correlation skills
• Knowledge of ISO27001/2 and Cyber Essentials+ an advantage
• Forensics experience an advantage
• Knowledge of Logging/SIEM systems
• Knowledge of Data Leak Prevention systems
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection systems
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information

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Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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