Information Security Analyst (Remote in the UK)

KnowBe4; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly sales bonuses

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Certification completion bonuses

Job summary

KnowBe4 is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect company and customer data by monitoring threats and implementing security measures. You will investigate security incidents, conduct reviews, and ensure privacy, integrity, and availability of systems and networks.

UK SC Clearance may be required for supported platforms. The role involves threat hunting, security alert management, vulnerability triage, and working with SIEM tools across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• Security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, CySA+ or Cisco Cyber Ops are desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security concepts and best practices.
• Experience with infosec testing tools and scripts.
• Familiar with OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Responsibilities

• Responds to security alerts across infosec alerting systems.
• Escalates security alerts requiring further investigation.
• Creates new security alerts and dashboards as needed.
• Performs threat hunting across information security log feeds.
• Creates Infosec policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents.
• Performs root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Conducts security reviews and penetration testing across company products and services.
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and triages vulnerabilities across company products.
• Monitor changes in the network and network activity for threats.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Organization skills

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Microsoft Sentinel

Elasticsearch

SIEM tools

Docker

Job description

KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.

To learn more about our team and office culture in Leeds, England (UK), visit the following links.
Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/york
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-York-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,12_IC3297365.htm
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/uk/

As an Information Security Analyst, this role is to protect company and customer data by monitoring for threats and implementing various security measures. Additional responsibilities include investigating and addressing any security incidents, conducting security reviews, and taking the necessary steps to ensure the privacy, integrity, and availability of our information systems, services, and networks.

You will support platforms that require you to obtain UK SC Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to security alerts created across infosec alerting systems
• Escalates security alerts requiring further investigation
• Creates new security alerts and dashboards as needed
• Performs threat hunting across information security log feeds
• Creates Infosec policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents
• Performs root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and incidents
• Conducts security reviews and penetration testing across company products and services
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and triages vulnerabilities across company products
• Monitor changes in the network and network activity for threats

Requirements:

• Security certification such as, one or more of, Security+, GSEC, CompTIA CySA+, or Cisco Cyber Ops are desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security concepts and best practices
• Has an understanding of InfoSec concepts such as: cloud infrastructure, application security, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing
• Experience with SIEM tools, log observability, Azure or AWS and other infosec related apps and tools preferred
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field preferred
• Experience with infosec testing tools and scripts.
• Experience with AI tools (like Claude Code) to deliver data analysis and application development.
• Familiar with Microsoft Sentinel and/or Elasticsearch.
• Familiar with SaaS application concepts: secure configuration, API's, logging, access control, permissions, troubleshooting.
• Familiar with Docker and containerization is desirable
• Familiar with implementing secure IT SaaS applications.
• Familiar with OWASP top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Knowledge of various operating systems, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows.
• Able to navigate the linux command line.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, Excellent Analytical skills.

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

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