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IT Information Security Analyst, Birmingham
Client: Birmingham Water Works
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4ded958b65d6Job Views: 10Posted: 22.06.2025Expiry Date: 06.08.2025Job Description:
General Responsibilities
Responsible for detecting and preventing cyber threats to the company's computing environment. Identify weaknesses in software, hardware, and networks, and implement protective measures. Plan, upgrade, and monitor security controls to safeguard digital files and infrastructure. Lead responses to security breaches and viruses. Night and weekend hours as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop plans to protect files against unauthorized access or modification and meet emergency data processing needs.
- Review and discuss security violations to prevent recurrence.
- Implement and upgrade security measures and controls.
- Establish protocols to protect information systems from unauthorized access or destruction.
- Maintain data security and monitor access.
- Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.
- Conduct security audits and tests to ensure system integrity.
Essential Job Functions Con't
- Anticipate and reduce security alerts, incidents, and disasters.
- Collaborate with infrastructure team on network security, intrusion detection, and encryption.
- Analyze breaches to identify root causes.
- Recommend and install security tools and countermeasures.
- Define and maintain security policies.
- Train employees on security awareness and procedures.
- Coordinate security with outside vendors.
Essential Job Functions Con't
- Respond to eDiscovery, data collection, and digital forensics requests.
- Work on a rotating on-call schedule.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information per legal standards.
- Ensure secure handling and transmission of PHI/ePHI.
- Follow safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field required.
Experience
Minimum five (5) years in a security analyst role, including:
- Penetration testing and vulnerability remediation
- Anti-virus and anti-malware management
- Networking, firewalls, IDS, IPS, security appliances
- Windows and Linux OS
- Network protocols and packet analysis
- Scripting languages (C#, VB, Python, C, .NET)
- Cloud computing
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid driver’s license required
- Preferred certifications: CEH, ECSA, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
Supervision
None
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
- Reaching and finger dexterity for manipulating objects and keyboard use
- Communication skills
- Normal vision and hearing
- Ability to move about and lift 25 pounds
Work Environment
- Moderate noise in office environment
- Night and weekend hours as needed
- Exposure to cold temperatures in data centers
- Occasional visits to job sites outdoors under various weather conditions
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