Cyber Security Analyst - Luton

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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

    Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers. (url removed)

    Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy.

    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

    Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers. (url removed)

    Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy

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