IT Security Analyst

4Square Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Security Analyst, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding IT infrastructure. This hybrid position blends hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring, ensuring systems are secure and resilient. You'll be responsible for incident management, compliance, and user support while managing updates for endpoints and firewalls. This innovative firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including support for certifications and exposure to cutting-edge security tools. If you're passionate about security and looking for a role that balances work and life, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Certification Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in desktop/server support, networking, or security operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ITIL familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and respond to security incidents across IT systems.
• Ensure systems adhere to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and internal policies.

Skills

Desktop/Server Support

Networking

Security Operations

Microsoft Technologies

VMware

Cloud Technologies

Firewalls

SIEM

Endpoint Security

ITIL Familiarity

Education

CompTIA Security+ Certification

SC-200 Certification

AZ-500 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Location:

Reading (Hybrid - 3 days office)

Salary:

Up to £45,000

Type:

Permanent

About the Role

Join a dynamic team as a Security Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding IT infrastructure and applications. This hybrid role blends hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Incident Management: Proactively monitor and respond to security incidents across IT systems.
• Compliance & Hardening: Ensure systems adhere to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and internal policies.
• User Support: Resolve 2nd-line issues for workstations, networks, and peripherals.
• Disaster Recovery: Execute backup/recovery plans and respond to outages.
• Security Patching: Manage updates for endpoints, firewalls, and EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender).
• Account Management: Administer user access rights in line with security policies.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in desktop/server support, networking, or security operations.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Microsoft/VMware/Cloud technologies.
• Firewalls, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and EDR tools.
• WAN/LAN and endpoint security (patch management, AV). ITIL familiarity and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Certifications: Working toward SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, or similar.

Why Apply?

• Impact: Protect critical systems in a collaborative environment.
• Growth: Certifications supported; exposure to cutting-edge security tools.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model (3 days office).

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