Security Analyst

Accelerant
Edinburgh, Scotland
10 months ago
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Security Analyst


If you join our team, here are some of the things you’ll do:


  • Implement, maintain, and improve Data Loss Prevention tools.
  • Take ownership of the security stack, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes aligned with best practices.
  • Monitor and address emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends, ensuring timely implementation of countermeasures.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and incident response.
  • Participate in Incident response efforts by conducting log analysis, gathering evidence, and executing remediation tasks.
  • Work closely with partners in infrastructure, security operations, and product teams to identify and mitigate security issues.


What you bring to the table:


  • 2 to 5 years' experience in cybersecurity or 1 year experience with a background in another technical area such as helpdesk, systems administration, or development.
  • Experience managing the security of endpoints to include endpoint protection, baselines, and vulnerability management.
  • Previous experience implementing and/or managing DLP tools such as Microsoft Purview or DTEX.
  • Experience working in a cloud environment with a distributed workforce.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details into easily understandable insights.


Desired qualifications:


  • Certificates such as Security+, Network+, PJPT or PNPT, Cloud Security, Cloud Networking, or Cloud Infrastructure certifications such as AZ-500 / AZ-700 /AZ -305.
  • Background in computer networking.
  • Experience with a scripting language for task automation.
  • Previous incident response participation.
  • Previous experience working as a security or infrastructure engineer in a cloud environment.


Enjoy our comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your diverse needs and support your well-being:


Work-life balance: We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. That’s why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well-being.

Health and wellness: We offer high-quality health, dental, and other benefits to ensure our team members have access to the care they need.

Remote work: Work where you’re most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across the US, UK, Europe and Canada who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross-team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone.

Travel: We value face-to-face connections and believe that in-person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel could be a small part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our members in person.


About Accelerant:


Accelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with risk capital providers. Accelerant was founded in 2018 by a group of longtime insurance industry executives and technology experts who shared a vision of rebuilding the way risk is exchanged – so that it works better, for everyone. The Accelerant risk exchange does business across more than 20 different countries and 250 specialty products, and we are proud that our insurers have been awarded an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating. For more information, please visit www.accelerant.ai.

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