We are working with a leading global law firm to recruit an Information Security Analyst. Reporting to the Information Security Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of security tools and controls, identifying, investigating, and resolving security events, and supporting the ongoing enhancement of the organisation’s security posture.
Working as part of a global team, you will stay informed on the evolving threat landscape and play a key role in detecting and mitigating risks.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain security controls and monitoring tools
* Investigate alerts and lead incident response and remediation activities
* Monitor security systems and analyse logs across endpoints, servers, and networks
* Support deployment, configuration, and improvement of security solutions
* Conduct vulnerability scans, audits, and risk assessments
* Contribute to security policies, standards, and system hardening practices
* Support red/blue team exercises and security testing activities
* Act as an escalation point for security-related issues
* Help automate and improve security processes and controls
Skills & Experience
* Hands-on experience in IT/security operations
* Strong analytical skills with solid cyber threat awareness
* Familiarity with attacker tactics and frameworks (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK)
* Experience with SIEM tools and incident response processes
* Knowledge of security technologies (e.g. EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, SOAR)
* Understanding of vulnerability management tools and practices
* Good networking knowledge (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, OSI model)
* Experience with Windows, Linux, and Unix systems
* Exposure to cloud security, particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure
* Scripting or programming experience is advantageous
Desirable
* Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, etc.)
* Experience with PKI/HSM or designing security solutions
* Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, SC-200, AZ-500)