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Cyber Security Analyst

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Portsmouth
5 days ago
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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 experience

What 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 more

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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