Security Analyst

Network IT; London; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cyber Security Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity initiatives. This exciting position offers the chance to work on significant projects, including cloud supplier consolidation and expanding AWS and Azure environments. You will collaborate with a close-knit security team and contribute to threat management, security assurance, and compliance with industry frameworks. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning, this role is perfect for someone eager to deepen their expertise across all areas of Cyber Security while being supported by experienced professionals in the field.

Benefits

Remote Setup Allowance

Training and Certification Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Cyber Security responsibilities with strong analytical skills.
• Relevant industry certifications and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Cyber Security in various projects to enhance security.
• Engage in threat management, vulnerability scanning, and risk analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Threat Management

Risk Analysis

Cybersecurity Awareness

Continuous Learning

Education

Relevant Cyber Security Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Datadog

Cloudflare

Microsoft Defender

Jira

Job description

Role: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Remote (Very Rare Meetup with Team in Bristol or London)

Salary: Up to £50,000 (plus £1,000 Remote Setup Allowance)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Analyst to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team at an organization with an exceptionally modern IT estate. This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, including training, certification building, and support from an experienced Cyber Security leader.

Overview

Our client is a significant player in their industry, with a modern IT estate that currently isn’t being used to its full potential. The successful candidate will be coming in to support their Head of Cyber Security in the numerous projects that will both overhaul various elements of their environment.

Example of upcoming projects include:

1. Consolidation of their cloud suppliers.
2. Significant expansion of their AWS and Azure estates.
3. Increase analytical utilisation of their cutting-edge Cyber Security product portfolio, including Datadog, Cloudflare, M365 E3, Jira, Microsoft Defender.

This organisation uses a “security by design” approach, putting Cyber Security at the forefront of everything they do in close collaboration with the wider IT function to ensure governance and compliance with numerous Cyber Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).

Ultimately, the company aims to grow by 300% over the next three years, and you will have the exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the environment to achieve that goal.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, you will become part of a small, close-knit security team, supporting the charge to improve their cybersecurity initiative. This role will require you to become a Cyber Security generalist, actively engaging at all levels of Cyber Security and contributing across a broad range of responsibilities, such as:

1. Threat Management
2. Endpoint Detection
3. Security Assurance (Security by Design Controls)
4. Framework Governance and Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS)
5. Vulnerability Scanning
6. Risk Analysis
7. Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns
8. Phishing Campaigns

Experience

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in the above Cyber Security responsibilities, coupled with a strong analytical mindset. The successful candidate will be driven by a curiosity to analyse data and reports, identifying trends and their impact to guide strategic decisions.

We’re looking for someone with a thirst for continuous learning, who has the drive to explore new areas, and is committed to professional development and staying ahead with the latest industry developments, who may already have some relevant industry certifications and will be supported by an experienced Cyber Security professional.

This role is ideal for someone eager to expand their expertise across all areas of Cyber Security. If you have solid experience as a SOC Analyst and are eager to continue their development in that space, while exploring the engineering side of Cyber Security, this opportunity is for you.