IT Security Analyst

The Witherslack Group; Bolton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking education provider in the UK seeks an IT Security Analyst to monitor threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems. The role involves creating cyber security training and managing an information security risk register. Candidates should have experience in security systems and strong critical thinking skills. This is a remote position, with occasional travel required.

Benefits

Base salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience

Ongoing professional development

7 weeks' holiday

Flexible benefits package including pension

Medical cover for healthcare expenses

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and maintaining security systems.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems.
• Assist in creating and delivering cyber security awareness training.
• Maintain an information security risk register.

Skills

Experience in developing security systems

Knowledge of anti-virus applications

Knowledge of firewalls

Experience with Azure

Critical thinking skills

Hands-on experience with intrusion detection systems

Experience with multiple operating systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Post-graduate qualification in IT related subject

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

We are looking for an IT Security Analyst to join our friendly, hardworking, dedicated team. As an IT Security Analyst you will monitor and investigate complex information and data to identify threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems and provide incident response. You will assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues. The IT security Analyst will maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security. This is a remote role; travel to our School sites may be required.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems
• Knowledge of security systems including anti‑virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems
• Extensive skills and knowledge of Azure and associated applications
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Hands‑on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti‑virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
• Experience of multiple operating systems e.g., Windows, Linux
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems
• Knowledge of security protocols and principles (desirable)
• Experience of Data Security Protection Toolkit (desirable)
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (desirable)
• ITIL Foundation (desirable)
• Post‑graduate qualification in IT related subject (desirable)
• Relevant professional qualifications (desirable)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field (desirable)

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (dependant on experience)
• Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Training: Ongoing professional development
• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package: pension and life insurance options
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of items such as an optician or dentist appointment
• High‑street discounts on a range of services and branded goods