Senior IT Security Analyst - Permanent - Birmingham/Hybrid

Crimson
Birmingham
1 week ago
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Senior IT Security Analyst - Permanent - Birmingham/Hybrid

Hybrid working - this role requires 2-3 days per week in Snowhill, Birmingham

Salary - this role is offering up to £52k

Senior IT Security Analystrequired for a leading client based in Birmingham. The Security Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust security controls to mature / improve security capabilities within the IT Security, Compliance, and Identity function. This role ensures the protection of assets, systems, and data from internal and external threats, whilst driving continuous improvement in security controls.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

  • Providing expert assistance in managing live security incidents, conducting in-depth investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
  • Offering strategic guidance on identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential threats. Skilled in leveraging actionable intelligence, industry insights, and maintaining awareness of the evolving threat landscape.
  • Detecting and categorizing security weaknesses across networks, systems, and applications while proactively mitigating or eliminating their impact.
  • Identifying IT security risks and leading audit remediation initiatives to strengthen overall security posture.
  • R...

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