Security Analyst (SC Cleared)

Experis; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Security Analyst for a 6-month contract in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves managing security incidents, providing oversight of security tooling, and supporting security operations, requiring active SC clearance and UK nationality. Competitive market rate offered with three days onsite work per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national.
• Experience in security operations and incident management.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of IT Security Operations.
• Manage security incidents and ensure effective resolution.
• Provide oversight of security tooling and incident response.

Skills

Incident management

Security tooling oversight

Stakeholder influence

Risk assessment

Tools

NIST standards

ISO frameworks

PCI compliance

Job description

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Location: Barrow-in-Furness District Job Type: Contract Industry: Cyber Security Job reference: BBBH418487_1753273086 Posted: about 9 hours ago

Role Title: Security Analyst
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (3 Days per Week Onsite)
Rate: Market Rate via Umbrella
CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL

Role Description:

Security Operations

* Support the Head of IT Security Operations and deputise in their absence
* Day to day management of the security analyst tasks related to Security Tickets and

Security Service Requests

* Identify, prioritise, and manage Security Incidents
* Bring incidents to successful conclusions with thorough remediation plans
* Influence stakeholders at all levels to assist with the timely resolution of Incidents
* Respond to incidents and obtain forensic information as directed
* Prioritising and differentiating between potential intrusion activity and false alarms
* Conduct incident and investigation post-mortem briefings, analysis, and reporting

Security Tooling

* Provide hands-on security leadership and oversight of security tooling
* Offer security guidance, risk assessment and assurance to business stakeholders
* Lead incident response and oversee escalated alerts
* Conducts follow up remediation and track findings from previous audits through to closure
* Conduct Education and awareness training events
* Manage and optimise the use of security technologies, services, and processes
* Deliver security review processes, supporting change control, architecture assessments, and risk management
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including IT, HR, DPO, Audit and Risk teams
* Maintain awareness of emerging security threats and assist in the strategic enhancement of our cyber security capabilities
* Support adoption of security controls and compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO, and PCI.
* Work closely together with technical architects to produce design specifications according to information security policies, while fulfilling business needs
* Provide training to project members during account onboarding