Cyber Security Analyst

Crimson
Luton
2 weeks ago
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Cyber Security Analyst – Luton


Hybrid working available


£50,000 Salary


Cyber Security Analyst required for a leading client based in Luton. My client is currently seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to come on board to responsibility is to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents. Additional duties include managing business-as-usual security tasks, supporting cybersecurity projects, and assisting with regulatory compliance. This role involves working with a diverse range of security tools, providing the successful candidate with broad experience across all aspects of cybersecurity.


Key skills and responsibilities,


• Cyber Security Analyst experience

• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems.

• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policies, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Exchange Server.

• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize workload, and manage competing demands.

• Experience in analyzing IT logs and event sources is preferred.

• Monitor and administer Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

• Malware analysis and forensics research.

• Understanding/ differentiation of intrusion attempts and false positives.

• Investigation tracking and threat resolution.

• Familiarity with data storage systems, backup solutions, and restoration methods.

• Understanding of security tools, their functions, and applications, including Anti-Malware, IPS, Web and Email Gateways, security analysis tools, web security tools, and next-generation firewalls/UTMs.

• Expertise in computer forensics, cybersecurity laws and regulations, operating systems, and intelligence gathering and sharing techniques.

• Strong knowledge of cloud computing, network defence, identity management, incident management, and network security.

• Extensive experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment with a proven background in incident response.


Interested!?! Please send your up to date CV to Dean Sadler-Parkes at Crimson for immediate review


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