Junior IT Security Analyst

Calero; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Edinburgh seeks a Junior IT Security Analyst. This entry-level position involves developing skills in IT Cyber Security, analyzing incidents using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and contributing to IT security policy enforcement. Candidates should hold an associate degree in an IT-related field and have a minimum of one year of experience in IT with Microsoft Office 365 or Azure products. This role offers private healthcare, gym membership, and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Gym Membership

Life Insurance

Competitive Maternity and Paternity Package

Team Building Budget

Office Drinks and Snacks

Volunteer Day

Flexible Bank Holiday Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in IT with Microsoft Office365 / Azure products.
• Experience working in Office365 portals with a focus on Endpoint security.
• Understanding of Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks.

Responsibilities

• Triage security incidents and events registered Microsoft Sentinel.
• Conduct initial investigations to gather timeline and events.
• Provide Incident Response support when actionable incidents are confirmed.

Skills

Understanding of Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Analytical and technical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Associate degree in IT-related program

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Job Summary

Exciting opportunity to join our growing security team to develop your skills in IT Cyber Security using some of the latest threat detection applications. This is an entry level role where you will be working with experienced security analysts and engineers. With mentoring and professional training you will advance your knowledge in end point security, learn techniques in how to detect, hunt and contain security events.

In the role of Junior IT Security Analyst, you will be working in the IT Security team using a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solution to analyze logs related to cyber security incidents across our global footprint in the US, UK, Europe and Asia. This will include triaging and classifying incident events and supporting other analysts and engineers with live investigations and forensic analysis.

You will be required to contribute to the development and enforcement of IT security policies in accordance with our IT Security Compliance Team and assist with providing evidence supporting these policies' effectiveness. Perform active monitoring, suggesting improvements and be reactive to security incidents.

As a Junior IT Security Analyst, you will be expected to develop your knowledge with a primary focus on Microsoft 365 Endpoint protection, attending training and obtaining foundation certifications to help you with day-to-day tasks.

This role is required to be on a hybrid schedule out of our UK offices.

Responsibilities

• Keeping up to date with the latest security threats, assessing impact, and suggesting solutions to address the emerging risks
• Triage security incidents and events registered Microsoft Sentinel
• Follow Security Process to conduct initial investigations with users to gather information about timeline, events and build out security incident case for review and next steps
• Provide Incident Response support when analysis confirms actionable incident
• Develop knowledge in security and cyber threats impacting businesses today
• Support with end user training on security events and education
• Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services
• Recommend changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access to client systems.
• Participate in compliance / vulnerability assessment scanning, and assist with developing mitigation and remediation plans from the assessment findings
• Provide input, as requested, for Security, Risk, Compliance and Service reporting

Education

• Associate degree in IT-related program preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience and Training

• Minimum 1 year working in IT with Microsoft Office365 / Azure products
• Experience working in Office365 portals with focus on Endpoint security
• Understanding of Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Desirable Training

Microsoft AZ-500, Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of Security Threats, Security Vulnerabilities, Security Risk and how they impact businesses.
• Demonstrate understanding of information security concepts, standards, practices, device monitoring, log management and event monitoring / reporting.
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a collaborative environment.
• An understanding of Security Controls in a business environment
• Investigate and resolve mindset
• Task-driven nature to complete projects actions on time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Security and technical oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge in a wide variety of systems where security controls play a vital role.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Gym Membership at Nuffield Health or equivalent
• Life Insurance (pay out being 4 times your salary)
• Competitive Paternity and Maternity Package
• Team Building Budget and Employee Events
• Office Drinks, Snacks, Coffee etc.
• Volunteer Day
• Flexible Bank Holiday Policy