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ICT Security Analyst

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About the Role:

We are recruiting an ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT Infrastructure Team at mhs homes. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our information and technology assets by preventing, identifying, and resolving security incidents related to software, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and communication technologies. You will ensure compliance with security governance and SLAs, escalating issues when necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring for attacks, intrusions, and unauthorised activities.
  • Managing identity and access to networks and applications.
  • Utilising and configuring security tools such as MDM, Web and Email Security Gateways, SOC/SIEM.
  • Investigating security alerts, providing incident response, and recommending remediation.
  • Leading reporting, awareness, documentation, and audit activities.
  • Keeping up to date with the latest security advancements and threats.
  • Conducting security awareness training and testing for colleagues.
  • Liaising with stakeholders regarding security issues and risks.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and security tools (e.g., intrusion detection, anti-virus).
  • Understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies.
  • Superb attention to detail and analytical skills to analyse complex technical information.
  • Experience working with security tools in a similar role.

Why Join Us?

At mhs homes, we are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the security and integrity of our ICT infrastructure.

We offer

  • A performance based annual bonus & company pension contributions matched up to 6%
  • Training opportunities and Tool box talks
  • Flexible staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme
  • 28 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
  • Access to two holiday homes, in Norfolk and Dorset
  • A range of wellbeing activities and charitable events and a volunteering day
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Free on-site parking
  • A great team of colleagues to work with

Find out what it’s like to be part of #teammhs in ourrecruitment video

Please read the role profile and our leadership behaviours for this role. If you meet the essential requirements, apply directly. We look forward to hearing from you. Please complete all sections of the application form as fully as possible and give as much detail as you can. Please refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.For equality, diversity and inclusion, this role is being recruited to using an anonymised process. This means the interview panel see your CV or personal details only if you're shortlisted for interview.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We’re aDisability Confidentemployer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.

Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.


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