IT Security Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading provider of special education is looking for an IT Security Analyst to monitor and address threats in IT systems. The role is remote with required travel to school sites. Candidates should have a solid background in IT security, critical thinking skills, and experience with security systems like firewalls and antivirus. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including professional development and 7 weeks' holiday.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 salary based on experience

Ongoing professional development

7 weeks' holiday

Flexible benefits package

Medical cover

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in an IT Security Analyst role.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining security systems.
• Hands-on experience in security systems including firewalls and anti-virus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT Security

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Azure

Experience in firewalls

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Tools

Anti-virus applications

Intrusion detection systems

Content filtering

Firewalls

Operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Job description

Salary - Up to £45,000 depending on experience

Please note: This is a remote role, however travel to our School sites may be required.

Those huge small victories

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, so we celebrate the little things.

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. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

We are looking for an IT Security Analyst to join our friendly, hardworking, dedicated team. As a 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.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• 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 so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you;

• Minimum one years' 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

It is also desirable but not essential that you have:

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

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Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

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 will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.