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Security Analyst

4Square Recruitment Ltd

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Full time

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Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Security Analyst to enhance the security of IT infrastructure and applications. This hybrid role combines hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring, ensuring systems are resilient and compliant with industry standards. You'll be responsible for incident management, compliance, user support, and security patching, while also having the opportunity to grow through certifications and exposure to cutting-edge tools. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers a collaborative environment to protect critical systems.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Certification Support

Collaborative Environment

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

5+ years in desktop/server support, networking, or security operations.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ITIL familiarity.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor and respond to security incidents across IT systems.
Ensure systems adhere to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.

Skills

Desktop/Server Support

Networking

Security Operations

Troubleshooting Skills

ITIL Familiarity

Education

Relevant Certifications (SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Microsoft Technologies

VMware

Cloud Technologies

Firewalls

SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel)

EDR Tools (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)

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Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3 days office)

Salary: Up to £45,000

Type: Permanent

About the Role

Join a dynamic team as a Security Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding IT infrastructure and applications. This hybrid role blends hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Management: Proactively monitor and respond to security incidents across IT systems.

Compliance & Hardening: Ensure systems adhere to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and internal policies.

User Support: Resolve 2nd-line issues for workstations, networks, and peripherals.

Disaster Recovery: Execute backup/recovery plans and respond to outages.

Security Patching: Manage updates for endpoints, firewalls, and EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender).

Account Management: Administer user access rights in line with security policies.

Skills & Experience

5+ years in desktop/server support, networking, or security operations.

Technical Proficiency:

Microsoft/VMware/Cloud technologies.
Firewalls, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and EDR tools.
WAN/LAN and endpoint security (patch management, AV).
ITIL familiarity and strong troubleshooting skills.
Certifications: Working toward SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, or similar.

Why Apply?

Impact: Protect critical systems in a collaborative environment.
Growth: Certifications supported; exposure to cutting-edge security tools.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model (3 days office).

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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