Security Analyst

Our client is seeking a Security Analyst to join their ICT team on a Permanent basis, based 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 recommendation 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 assist 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, and 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 of supporting mobile technologies and understanding of 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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