IT Security Analyst

Bell Integration; Portsmouth, London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a cybersecurity professional to enhance internal security systems. This remote role requires strong IT and security experience alongside specific knowledge of security standards and tools. The applicant must also obtain a Security Clearance. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments, responding to incidents, and improving security practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years IT experience.
• 3+ years' experience in security.
• Working knowledge of security standards including NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Respond to security incidents as directed.
• Analyze security breaches to identify the root cause.
• Contribute to designing and delivering security improvements.

Skills

IT experience

Experience in security

Knowledge of security standards

Working knowledge of Microsoft security suite

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Endpoint Manager

Defender

Microsoft Intune

Sentinel

Job description

Overview

Responsible for:

Monitoring, reporting, analysis, and providing guidance on best practices for the company's internal security systems, solutions, and programs.

Based at:

Remote with travel to Portsmouth and London as required.

Scope:

Acting as a key player in enabling Bell Integration to deliver its Security Strategy and maintaining our Information Security Management System in alignment with ISO 27001. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day activities supporting Bell Integration's Cybersecurity posture.

Please note that as a prerequisite of this role, an applicant must have, or be able to obtain, a Security Clearance.

Purpose:

We are a technology services provider; this role has responsibility for monitoring, reporting, analysis, and providing guidance on best practices for the company's internal security systems, solutions, and programs.

Acting as a key player in enabling us to deliver its Security Strategy and maintaining our Information Security Management System in alignment with ISO 27001, in this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day activities supporting Bell Integration's Cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
2. Respond to security incidents as directed by the IT Security Manager.
3. Analyze security breaches to identify the root cause, including investigation, response, and reporting.
4. Support security compliance monitoring and security policy assessments/audits.
5. Report and continuously monitor a set of KPIs that depict the state of security and drive change to improve security where opportunities have been identified.
6. Contribute to the design and coordination of the delivery of security improvements, working in cross-functional teams.
7. Verify the security of third-party vendors and collaborate with them to manage information security requirements and risks.
8. Support the further development and management of our security threat monitoring capabilities, working closely with our Internal IT team and Software Engineers.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 years IT experience.
• 3+ years' experience in security.
• Experience in IT Infrastructure and End User computing technologies and/or a university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of security standards including NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft security suite of products and other industry equivalents including Endpoint Manager, Defender, Microsoft Intune, and Sentinel.
• The successful applicant must have, or be able to obtain, a Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of GDPR is desirable.