Cyber Security Analyst

A well known council is seeking to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst for a 3 month hybrid contract - 2 days on site in London per week and 3 days working remote to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyse various security systems to identify and mitigate risks.
Continuously oversee the security infrastructure to detect and respond to potential threats.
Utilise advanced tools and techniques to analyse security data and identify patterns or anomalies that may indicate a security breach.
Review regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure the robustness of security measures. Ensure rapid response to common incidents:
Contribute to incident response plans to address security breaches promptly and effectively.

Key Skills and Experience Required:
Proven experience in cyber security, with a focus on security information and event management systems including Microsoft Sentinel
In-depth knowledge of security monitoring techniques, using Microsoft Sentinel and its integration technologies and related tools to manage and analyse logs to detect and respond to threats effectively.
Demonstrated ability to execute robust incident response, ensuring swift and effective handling of security incidents
Ability to provide clear, actionable advice on best practices, improving the organisation's overall security posture and resilience.
Excellent training and communication skills to educate staff on security protocols.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance security measures.

If interested and available - please send your CV to