Security Analyst

Our client is seeking a Security Analyst to join their ICT team on a Permanent basis in Kent.

The role:
• Monitoring for attacks, intrusions, and unusual or unauthorised activity
• Monitoring identity and access to network and applications
• Using and configuring security tools including MDM, Web, and Email Security Gateway, SOC/SIEM, etc
• Investigating security alerts and provide incident response, document findings, and
provide recommendations for remediation.
• Assist, participate, and enhance patching and upgrade procedures.
• Identifying potential weaknesses in security procedures and recommend remediations.
• Keeping up to date with emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them
using the latest security and technology developments
• Testing and evaluating security products
• Making recommendations for enhancing and improving security processes and tools
• Leading the delivery of cyber security awareness training and testing for colleagues
• Reviewing incident management processes to be followed in the event of any security
breaches.
• Planning and testing disaster recovery processes
• Liaising with stakeholders in relation to security issues and risks
• Generating reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders
• Assisting with the maintenance of the risk register and with internal and external
audits relating to information security.
• Contribution to overall performance of the ICT team.

Desirable Experience / Skills:
• A passion for cyber security and risk-minded approach
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, Microsoft products
including Windows operating systems, applications, hardware, and security.
• Knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls,
intrusion and data loss prevention and anti-virus
• Knowledge of identity management, patch management, and best practice.
• Knowledge of security threat vectors and ways to manage them (email, web, social
engineering, endpoints etc)
• Ability to keep up to date on new and emerging threats and how they apply to our
environment
• Understanding of the key principles around Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability
• Experience supporting mobile technologies and understanding security risks

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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