Security Analyst (Reading)

Security Analyst (2nd Line Support)

Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3 days office)

Salary: Up to £45,000

Type: Permanent

About the Role

Join a dynamic team as a Security Analyst , where you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding IT infrastructure and applications. This hybrid role blends hands-on technical support with proactive security monitoring , ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Security Monitoring & Incident Management : Proactively monitor and respond to security incidents across IT systems.

✔ Compliance & Hardening : Ensure systems adhere to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials , and internal policies.

✔ User Support : Resolve 2nd-line issues for workstations, networks, and peripherals.

✔ Disaster Recovery : Execute backup/recovery plans and respond to outages.

✔ Security Patching : Manage updates for endpoints, firewalls, and EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender ).

✔ Account Management : Administer user access rights in line with security policies.

Skills & Experience

✅ 5+ years in desktop/server support, networking, or security operations.

✅ Technical Proficiency :

• Microsoft/VMware/Cloud technologies.
• Firewalls, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel ), and EDR tools.
• WAN/LAN and endpoint security (patch management, AV).
• ✅ ITIL familiarity and strong troubleshooting skills.
• ✅ Certifications : Working toward SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+ , or similar.

Why Apply?

• Impact : Protect critical systems in a collaborative environment.
• Growth : Certifications supported; exposure to cutting-edge security tools.
• Work-Life Balance : Hybrid model (3 days office).