Cyber Security Analyst

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Job Description

The Role
We are recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our clients IT & Security department. The role is responsible for delivering a resilient cyber security posture, vulnerability management and effective response to security events under the supervision of the Information Security Manager.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring endpoint security posture, analysing the current controls and advising on where improvements or changes could be made.
Conduct the initial triage of security events and initiate the response and mitigating activities.
Routinely monitor and assess the network for vulnerabilities and provide appropriate mitigations.
Conduct patch management of IT assets across the network (Endpoints, Servers and Infrastructure).
Report on the security posture to both the IT & Security management and the wider Senior Leadership Team.
Understand IT & Security policies and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards.
To work collaboratively with various elements of the department to ensure consistent security management.
Maintain an awareness and understanding on security best practices, developments and threats.
Influence the security culture and risk management of the business.
Support compliance with external certifications.
Provide support to any IT and Security projects where required Experience / skills / qualifications
Experience working in a corporate IT role.
Microsoft 365 and iOS management experience.
Experience in conducting patching and vulnerability assessment.
Experience in dealing with a broad range of IT systems.
Experience analysing technical incidents and occurrences.
Experience utilizing cyber security tooling.
Understanding of security standards.
The ability to effectively communicate technical information in plain English for a non-technical audience.
Organized and diligent in their work.
Strong written and presentational skills.
Proactive and self-motivatedOverview
Position - Cyber Security Analyst – Permanent
Location – Bournemouth
Salary - £40k - £50k

Keywords: Cyber Security Analyst, endpoint security, cyber security posture, vulnerability management, security standards, Endpoints, Servers and Infrastructure.

Only apply for this role if you currently hold the specific Government Security Clearance or are eligible for Government Security Clearance.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

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