Security Analyst

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

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.