IT Security Analyst II

TN United Kingdom; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity measures. In this dynamic role, you will analyze security systems, report threats, and design robust security architectures. You will work closely with a dedicated team to implement cutting-edge security technologies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to engage in challenging projects and develop best practices that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years experience in Information Security.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• CISSP or other Security Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security systems and seek continuous improvements.
• Support complex security architecture and incident response.
• Communicate cyber risks to enterprise through reports.

Skills

Information Security

Cybersecurity

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

3+ years of experience in Information Security

5+ years of experience in Information Technology

Tools

Antivirus Administration

Web Filtering Administration

Endpoint Protection

Security Products

Job description

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AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

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AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Position Objective:

Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis. Report possible threats or software issues. Research weaknesses and find ways to counter them. Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems. Design computer security architecture and developing detailed cyber security designs. Develop best practices and security standards for the organization. Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware, or IT needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support a complex security architecture that includes antivirus administration, Web filtering administration, and endpoint protection (DLP).
• Key member of the Incident Response team.
• Participate in the internal/external audit process.
• Implement and support new security technologies and make recommendations to management.
• Knowledge on cyber security threats and intelligence landscape.
• Participate as a SME for vulnerability remediation.
• Communicate to team members and senior management regularly on cyber risks to the enterprise through briefings and reports.
• Enforce the company’s security policies and mitigate security risks to preserve confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees.
• AD-hoc projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years experience working in Information Security;
• 3+ years of experience working in Information Security;
• 5+ years of experience working in Information Technology;
• Knowledge of problem solving & troubleshooting techniques;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• CISSP or other Security Certification is a plus;
• Prefers a challenging security role not isolated to a single security solution;
• Experience with multitude of security products;
• Ability to work as a team player with willingness to handle assigned tasks, whether simple or complex;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Complex problem-solving abilities with experience in performing root cause analysis;
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.