Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AWS - Manchester

Circle Group
Manchester
5 days ago
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Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AWS - PCI DSS - Manchester Senior Cyber Security Analyst with a PCI DSS & AWS cloud background is required to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. This role is predominantly end-client facing, advising on security best practices, vulnerability management and security standard compliance (e.g. NIST, ISO, PCI DSS etc), and leading audits and examinations. You will be reporting to the UK Head of Security and consulting global clients across the American and EMEA regions. Skills & Experience Required: 4 years of experience working in Cyber Security within an AWS cloud environment Any experience with CrowdStrike would be a bonus Good experience with PCI DSS Vulnerability management & Compliance Lead on Audits Strong Security standard knowledge and experience, consulting on a range of security policies and standards such as GDPR, ISO, PCI, NIST Confidence when speaking with stakeholders and clients, as well as the ability to provide training and mentoring around cybersecurity Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications This role is mostly onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 3 / 4 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of most forward-thinking technical people Key Responsibilities: Analysing and developing security requirements, as well as carrying out vulnerability management & compliance work in PCI DSS type projects Ensure consistency across IT Security risk management activities. Advise Engineers on information related to new vulnerabilities and threats and their remediation, to improve vulnerability management. Providing ongoing security training and support both in-house and externally, advising customers on security requirements and best practices The client is looking to pay a starting salary of up to £65k, depending on experience. If you're a confident and client-focused person, eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of clients, including government, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Matthew . Leach @ circlerecruitment . com Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment. ADZN1_UKTJ

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