Security Analyst

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized brand in London is seeking a Security Analyst with 5-7 years of experience. The role involves providing technical leadership for security solutions, maintaining the overall security of networks and systems, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in IT/Computer Science, familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO27001, and knowledge of security technologies. The salary range is £65K-£75K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of proven track record as a Security Analyst.
• Demonstrable skills in leadership and third-party management.
• Knowledge of common frameworks such as ITIL or LEAN.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for all security solutions.
• Maintain overall security of the network, systems, and data.
• Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations.

Skills

Security leadership

Compliance knowledge (ISO27001, PCI, GDPR)

Proactive engagement with security technologies

Third-party management experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

CISSP certification preferred

Tools

Network appliances

Firewall administration

AD

IAM

PAM

SIEM

UEBA

AV

IDS/IPS

MDM solutions

Job description

Security Analyst

Our Client is recognised brand in London. They are looking to recruit a Security Analyst with at least 5 to 7 years proven track record as a Security Analyst.

Main Accountabilities

• Technical leadership for all the Clients security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services
• Maintain the overall security of Company network, systems, and data
• Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations
• Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures
• Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities
• Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause
• Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls
• Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements
• Developing and managing security plans with vendors
• Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training

Must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience
• CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker
• Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions
• Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred
• Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies
• Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends

The Client is based in Paddington London.

The salary for this role is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits.

Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.