IT Security Analyst - E-Commerce Retailer - Herfordshire/Hybrid £42k & Benefits
Major and well established retail brand seeks a Security Analyst, you may currently be an Infrastructure Expert with 'some' security skills and be looking to move fully into CyberSec.
Skills and experience required include:
Experience producing documentation, playbooks, or security certifications such as CompTIA.
Security+, CISMP, SSCP, or equivalent are desirable but not essential.
Working knowledge of common attack vectors (e.g. phishing, ransomware, lateral movement).
Awareness of identity and access management (e.g. PIM, MFA, conditional access).
Knowledge of secure configuration and hardening practices (e.g. for Windows, VMware, cloud environments) desirable.
Familiarity with tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM, and patching platforms desirable.
Understanding of security frameworks, standards, and controls such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls.
Cyber Essentials, ISO/IEC 27001 desirable.
Hands-on experience supporting IT operations or security functions.
Experience working with technical teams to address vulnerabilities and reduce risk.
Exposure to patching cycles, change management, and infrastructure support.
Experience with security incident handling or response (even if not in a formal security role).
Experience producing documentation, playbooks, or security.
The role requires 3-days 'in office' per week (Stevenage), please note.