Job purpose: The security analyst will join a small security team for one of our clients in Central London. you will be a subject matter expert on all aspects of security to include mail security, web security, infrastructure security and end user device security. The security analyst plays a key role in driving and improving and technology security at the organisation, providing expert advice and reliable guidance to a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this. Key Accountabilities: • Proactively assess device and application logs for security vulnerabilities, as well as investigate causes and ultimately resolve or mitigate those vulnerabilities • Lead and investigate security breaches and cyber incidents, providing timely resolution to agreed service level agreements/expectations • Install Security updates/measures in line with best practices to ensure that the client is protected against the latest cyber security threats • Work with third parties and internal teams to schedule proactive penetration tests, ensuring that vulnerabilities are resolved or mitigated • Support the delivery of security training to all end users • Regular monitoring of potential security risks externally and internally, provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance • Manage regular security assessments of various key services • Regularly assess key third party suppliers to ensure their security compliance • Work with operational and delivery teams to ensure security design principles have been evaluated and adopted • Provide clear expert advice and reliable guidance to end users on all things relating to cybersecurity • Effectively collaborate with internal teams in relation to cybersecurity audits, including the resolution of outstanding actions • Manage the creation and regular updating of Security policies • A proactive approach to supporting a welcoming and respectful working environment for all colleagues at the organisation. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential: • Relevant experience working as an effective Security Analyst • Strong understanding of mail filtering technologies • Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure technologies, including encryption • Demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Purview • Excellent understanding of security frameworks (NIST and Cyber Essentials) • Ability to lead and manage third party providers • Strong understanding of incident response processes and methodologies including leading and managing incidents • Lead on root cause analysis, providing relevant documentation including recommendations • indemonstrable experience of implementing a robust and trustworthy security configuration for various devices, ensuring that all security protocols are effectively set up to protect against unauthorised access and potential threats • Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and Azure security tools. • Experience of leading on technical vulnerability assessments and regular penetration testing of IT systems and processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for risk mitigation • Experience in testing and reviewing new security solutions • A strong commitment to supporting of diversity, inclusion, respect and dignity in the workplace