Information Security Analyst - Staffordshire
Cyber Analyst to join the Information Security Team. Someone who can take those outputs from projects / tools and drive improvements. Looking for an experienced, proactive Security Analyst to ensure the correct level of security integrity to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access. Working with other departments to ensure security systems are secure, fit for purpose and protected to an optimal level. You will be responsible for driving the security scrutiny, culture, awareness, and adoption across the business.
* Security Toolsets and a Technical Mindset, you re not expected or required to be an expert in all areas but expected to have a solid understanding and grounding in security principals to adapt to the varied requirements
* Experienced in a wide variety of security software, systems, services and toolsets such as E-mail Security, EDR, NAC, IT/OT Segmentation, 365 etc along with an understanding of malware prevention, emerging threats, attacks and vulnerability management
* Understanding of Information Security best practice for elements including workstations, servers, cloud, networking, architecture, common protocols, and application security
* Can confidently perform security audits, both internal and external (e.g., third party and supplier assurance) and ensure recommendations are followed for continuous improvement
* Strong Incident Response Management skills including threat and vulnerability analysis
* Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, and Cyber Essentials
As the analyst you will work with the security manager and engineer the day-to-day running and monitoring of Information Security systems. Analyse and interpret outputs to identify security weaknesses and recommend continuous improvements and be involved in
* Respond to Security Incidents, reports and alerts ensuring prompt containment and recovery.
* Plan and oversee regular security penetration testing against new and existing services to identify weaknesses and formulate plans and processes to minimise current and future risk
* Conduct regular security risk reviews and manage security remediation activity, internally on new IT/Business projects and with third parties
This is working for an excellent client who offer progression and development. This is an office-based role in Staffordshire and you will join a small, dedicated security team.
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