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Cyber Security Analyst

Portsmouth
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Cyber Security Analyst

£52k - £55k

Hybrid, Portsmouth

12-month FTC - possible to extend / go permanent

Your new company

Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality service to its customers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable service. They manage resources, maintain infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions to meet the needs of the community. Their commitment to excellence includes rigorous testing and monitoring to guarantee safety and quality. They also focus on customer service, offering support and information to help users manage their accounts. Join a team that values environmental stewardship and strives to deliver essential services with integrity and professionalism.

Your new role

You'll be joining an established Cyber team, supporting them to help them to achieve the CAF framework regulations, whilst getting involved with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence and IAM.

Part of the team executing a cyber improvement programme to enhance security posture
Support compliance with relevant Cyber Security regulations, standards, and frameworks
Implement and manage security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security events
Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Monitor security logs, alerts, and reports identifying potential security incidents or anomalies.
Provide support to regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and controls
Provide reporting on security incidents, compliance status and risk assessments.
Develop, implement, and maintain Cyber Security policies, procedures, and guidelines
What you'll need to succeed

A minimum of 2, ideally 3+ years of experience in similar cyber security roles, with experience in implementing security frameworks (e.g. NIST, CAF, ISO)
Prior hands-on experience with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems
Experience contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives
Third-party vendor relationship experienceWhat you'll get in return

Salary of between £52K-£55k
27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
Up to 15% pension contribution
Potential bonus
And moreWhat you need to do now

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