Senior Security Analyst

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global freight forwarding company as a Security Analyst, where you will manage security tools and support compliance with NIST security controls. This role plays a crucial part in defending the company's data and systems against vulnerabilities, with great opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Volunteer work opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IT experience in IT security administration.
• Security+ Certification required.
• CompTIA CySA+ Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the company’s security-related tools.
• Identify potential risk issues and collaborate with internal teams.
• Investigate security breaches and/or incidents.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Vulnerability scanner

WAF

SIEM

MFA

Job description

Introduction

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding company that has offices all around the world. Are you looking for a fast-paced, exciting and dynamic job? Then you are a perfect fit for our company! Join our team, be part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

If that sounds interesting, then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

TheSecurity Analystwill be responsible for managing and monitoring the company's security tools and supporting the company's compliance with NIST security controls. The Security Analyst is a key player in defending the company's data, systems, and network from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access. This role offers the opportunity to participate in a broad set of compliance and security responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the company’s security-related tools (Vulnerability scanner, WAF, SIEM, MFA, etc.)
• Identify potential risk issues and collaborate with internal teams to execute corrective steps.
• Serve as an escalation point for security incidents and investigations.
• Stay current with emerging threats and recommend proactive measures.
• Assist in responding to customer security risk questionnaires and audits.
• Support the company’s evaluation of security technologies and tools.
• Investigate security breaches and/or incidents.
• Participate in IT security related projects on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or other technology-related discipline
• 3-5 years of IT experience in IT security administration
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity and security-related tools preferred
• Security+ Certification required
• CompTIA CySA+ Preferred
• Ability to work independently and within teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing technical specifications are required
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to reason analytically is required
• Problem solving and detail oriented.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in (virtually) every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, and North America, AIT offers full-service options, from customs brokerage and warehouse management to all-round worry-free services.

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer great programs for our employees. For example, everyone at AIT can participate in five hours of volunteer work each year to support a worthy cause.