Security Analyst

Fleet
4 weeks ago
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Job Title: Security Analyst

Location: Fleet, with 2 days home working a week once probation has been passed.

Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience

Hours: 35 hours. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Benefits:

11% non-contributory pension scheme from day 1 of employment
25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Annual leave buying scheme
Private medical insurance
Annual discretionary bonus
Free annual flu jabs
4x life assurance
75% income protection
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and leave
Free eyecare vouchers
2 days paid volunteering days per year
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Retailer discount and cashback platformAbout the role of Security Analyst

Our client is an established Specialist Mortgage Lender who have an exciting opportunity for a Security Analyst to join the team, due to company growth. The successful candidate will be working in a small team, and be responsible for defending the organisation's computer hardware, software and other systems from theft, loss and other cyberattacks.

Reporting to the Technology and Security Director, this role will sit within the wider IT team and work closely with the helpdesk/infrastructure team.

Responsibilities for the position of Security Analyst

Monitoring computer networks for security issues
Ensuring our networks and systems are running effectively and protected against threats
Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
Installing security measures and operating software to our systems and infrastructure
Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause
Perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news
Develop company-wide best practices for IT security
Perform internal penetration testing if required
Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management
Be an escalation point for the service desk with resolving security/network related issuesExperience required for the position of Security Analyst

Proven work experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role
Ideally have previous experience in a helpdesk/IT Service role.
Experience in information security or related field
Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
Ability to train and share knowledge with others
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is preferred
One or more of the following:
Security+
CySA+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)For more information regarding the role of Security Analyst please contact us

Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days

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