Cyber Security Analyst

Newcastle upon Tyne
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Cyber Security Analyst

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the professional services industry who require a Cyber Security Analyst to join the firm in Newcastle.

The scope of the Information Security function includes all strategic security planning and control oversight to ensure effective risk mitigation takes place within the firm. The team operates a number of security solutions directly, such as anti-malware solutions, Internet security proxy servers, and the vulnerability scanning platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, action, and escalate, any unusual event behaviour identified.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of the Firm-wide security infrastructure configuration, policies and procedures, identifying improvements to procedures, and reporting on incidents.
  • Actively promote security governance in support of the Information Security policies, to ensure appropriate measures are taken to secure the Firm's confidentiality and integrity.
  • Encourage cooperative working with all business functions to achieve shared goals, ensuring skills transfer and technical security awareness within the teams. This includes writing process documents and conducting training.

    Key Skills and Experience:

  • At least 5 years' experience working within Information Security infrastructure or vocation to move from another technical discipline.
  • Proven ability to adapt quickly to emerging threats or new information, shifting focus as needed.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Sentinel for detecting, investigating, and responding to suspicious behaviors and anomalous activities.
  • Familiarity with endpoint security solutions and security infrastructure, including EDR, vulnerability management tools, DLP solutions, and removable media encryption.
  • Working knowledge of cloud based web and email filtering solutions such as , Zscaler, Mimecast, Proofpoint, or Cisco. Experience with securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), including configuration management, identity and access controls, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Familiarity with cloud security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub), and cloud compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, CSA CCM) is highly desirable.
  • Experience with security automation and orchestration, including the use of scripting languages (such as PowerShell or Python) and SOAR platforms to streamline incident response, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance overall security operations.
  • Strong knowledge of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM)
  • Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent IT / Information Security experience (required)
  • Security-related certification e.g. CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CISSP, CISA, CCSP (preferred).
  • Good understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, Mitre (preferred)

    Cyber Security Analyst

    In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

    DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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