Security Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Security Analyst in a forward-thinking company, where you will safeguard IT infrastructure and applications. This hybrid role combines hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring, ensuring systems are secure and resilient. You will play a vital part in monitoring security incidents, managing updates for endpoints and firewalls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on growth and work-life balance, this role offers opportunities for certification support and exposure to cutting-edge security tools, making it an exciting opportunity for any security professional.

Benefits

Certification Support

Collaborative Environment

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Desktop/Server Support

Networking

Security Operations

Microsoft Technologies

VMware

Cloud Technologies

Firewalls

SIEM

Endpoint Security

ITIL Familiarity

Education

SC-200 Certification

AZ-500 Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

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).