IT Security Associate

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Security Associate, where your passion for technology meets purpose. In this dynamic role, you'll monitor and triage security incidents, providing vital feedback to enhance security protocols. You'll work with cutting-edge IT security tools and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the integrity of systems. This position offers an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of IT security, this is the place for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT security or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security incidents using SIEM tools.
• Assist in investigating IT or cyber-security events.

Skills

TCP/IP services or networks

SIEM solutions

Microsoft Office products

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

IT Security tools

Job description

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Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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IT Security Associate

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

Great Place to Work
Top 100 Most Loved Workplace
Forbes Best-in-State Employer

Primary Purpose

To monitor and triage various security incidents across the organization. To assist with providing feedback and resolution to mitigate future security shortfalls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Triages security incidents within the SIEM tool, and assists or directs appropriate resolution.
2. Administers various IT Security tools and applications.
3. Supports IT groups and business units as necessary in troubleshooting compatibility issues between security tools and business or productivity programs.
4. Assists management in investigating IT or cyber-security events and suggests resolution.
5. Provides feedback and suggestions to improve IT Security processes and procedures.
6. Works closely with project managers to meet and complete project milestones accurately and on time.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Supports the organization's quality program(s).
3. Travels as required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Major in information systems or computer science preferred.

Experience

Three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) services or networks experience. Experience with various operating systems, desktop productivity software, and network topologies highly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the security confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) Triad
• Basic knowledge of security information and events management (SIEM) solutions.
• Ability to work with a broad range of security tools and new technologies
• Ability to handle confidential sensitive information with integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Work Environment

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Note: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.