IT Operations and Security Analyst £35,000 - £45,000 6-month fixed term contract - likely to go permanent Swadlincote, South Derbyshire - 4 days a week in the office, 1 day at home Overview: Akkodis are partnering with a highly reputable business based in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire who are looking to hire a driven IT Security & Operations Analyst for an initial period of 6 months. There is a strong likelihood this would extend or become permanent. This would suit someone with experience in both IT operational support and IT or Information Security who is looking to grow into a broad role and continue to develop their skills in a fast paced but rewarding environment. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days a week in the office, 1 day at home. Key Responsibilities: Ensure IT infrastructure monitored and maintain the operational tasks required. Keep documentation up to date for relevant systems as required. Monitor Information Security Systems and services to identify security issues, configuration issues and report deviation from policies and standards. Troubleshoot problems with services as required. Assist in service desk tickets and operations issues. Participate in, contribute to and support Information Security related projects and initiatives as required. Monitor all in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations. Contribute to the collection and reporting of Information Security metrics as required. Participate in investigations into problematic activity. Participate in the execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits. Maintaining IT Infrastructure project tasks and supporting other IT departments with project tasks. Experience required: Proven experience (ideally 2 years) working in a similar IT Operations or IT Security Analyst position. Must be happy working in a broad role working across both IT operational support as well as IT and Information Security. Appetite to learn and continually improve skills within a supportive team environment. Must be local to Swadlincote and be happy in a hybrid role requiring 4 days a week in the office, 1 day at home. Please apply ASAP to be considered. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website