IT Security Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover

Job summary

A leading provider of special education and care is seeking an IT Security Analyst to monitor and investigate security threats. This remote position offers a salary up to £45,000, with flexible benefits, ongoing training, and 7 weeks of holiday. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of experience in IT security and knowledge of various security systems and Azure applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in an IT Security Analyst role.
• Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems.
• Extensive skills and knowledge of Azure and associated applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate complex information and data to identify threats.
• Assist with the creation and delivery of cyber security awareness training.
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with audits.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Experience in security systems

Knowledge of Azure

Experience of multiple operating systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field

Relevant professional qualifications

Tools

Anti-virus applications

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the IT Security Analyst role at Witherslack Group. This is a remote role, however travel to our School sites may be required. Salary - Up to £45,000 depending on experience.

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate complex information and data to identify threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems and provide incident response.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.

What We Do For You

• Salary: Base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience)
• Training: Ongoing professional development
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: you can claim back the cost of items like opticians or dentist appointments and enjoys high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in an IT Security Analyst role
• 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

Desirable (not essential)

• Knowledge of security protocols and principles
• Experience of Data Security Protection Toolkit
• Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
• ITIL Foundation
• Postgraduate qualification in IT related subject
• Relevant professional qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Other

For a full job description and person specification, or to view our ex-offenders policy, please click the relevant links. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.