Job Description
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Bristow Holland is working with a growing company in Colchester that is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen its cyber security capability across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, technology-driven business within a sector experiencing strong growth.
You will be responsible for proactively monitoring and supporting the organisation’s cyber security posture. Using a range of security tools and monitoring systems, you’ll help investigate potential threats, identify vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing measures to protect systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity
* Assist with proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and risks
* Support investigation and response to security incidents
* Work closely with IT teams to help remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls
* Document incidents and assist with post-incident analysis reports
* Support the management and optimisation of security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection
* Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies
* Contribute to cyber security projects and solution implementations
* Provide guidance to staff on cyber hygiene and data protection best practices
Key Skills:
* Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or a xkybehq related discipline
* Knowledge of or understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools
* Basic understanding of networking principles and the OSI model
* Familiarity with scripting tools and Linux environments
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* High attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Desirable Skills:
* Cyber security or networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCNA, etc.)