IT Information Security Analyst

Birmingham Water Works; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Water Works is seeking an IT Information Security Analyst to safeguard the company's digital infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security protocols, and leading responses to security incidents. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity and five years of relevant experience. Working hours will include nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a security analyst role required.
• Experience with Windows and Linux OS, and networking protocols.
• Preferred certifications: CEH, ECSA.

Responsibilities

• Detect and prevent cyber threats to computing environment.
• Implement and upgrade security measures and controls.
• Conduct security audits and tests to ensure system integrity.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability remediation

Anti-virus management

Networking

Firewalls

Scripting languages

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Cybersecurity

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IT Information Security Analyst, Birmingham

Client: Birmingham Water Works

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4ded958b65d6

Job Views: 10

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

General Responsibilities

Responsible for detecting and preventing cyber threats to the company's computing environment. Identify weaknesses in software, hardware, and networks, and implement protective measures. Plan, upgrade, and monitor security controls to safeguard digital files and infrastructure. Lead responses to security breaches and viruses. Night and weekend hours as needed.

Essential Job Functions

1. Develop plans to protect files against unauthorized access or modification and meet emergency data processing needs.
2. Review and discuss security violations to prevent recurrence.
3. Implement and upgrade security measures and controls.
4. Establish protocols to protect information systems from unauthorized access or destruction.
5. Maintain data security and monitor access.
6. Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.
7. Conduct security audits and tests to ensure system integrity.

Essential Job Functions Con't

1. Anticipate and reduce security alerts, incidents, and disasters.
2. Collaborate with infrastructure team on network security, intrusion detection, and encryption.
3. Analyze breaches to identify root causes.
4. Recommend and install security tools and countermeasures.
5. Define and maintain security policies.
6. Train employees on security awareness and procedures.
7. Coordinate security with outside vendors.

Essential Job Functions Con't

1. Respond to eDiscovery, data collection, and digital forensics requests.
2. Work on a rotating on-call schedule.
3. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information per legal standards.
4. Ensure secure handling and transmission of PHI/ePHI.
5. Follow safety policies and procedures.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field required.

Experience

Minimum five (5) years in a security analyst role, including:

• Penetration testing and vulnerability remediation
• Anti-virus and anti-malware management
• Networking, firewalls, IDS, IPS, security appliances
• Windows and Linux OS
• Network protocols and packet analysis
• Scripting languages (C#, VB, Python, C, .NET)
• Cloud computing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license required
• Preferred certifications: CEH, ECSA, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst

Supervision

None

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
• Reaching and finger dexterity for manipulating objects and keyboard use
• Communication skills
• Normal vision and hearing
• Ability to move about and lift 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Moderate noise in office environment
• Night and weekend hours as needed
• Exposure to cold temperatures in data centers
• Occasional visits to job sites outdoors under various weather conditions