Cyber Platform Analyst

London Only - 12mth FTC

We are seeking candidates with Cybersecurity tools deployment and configuration experience. Working as part of the Platform Services team to supply highly available and functional Microsoft cloud and on-premise services.The role will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the following key objectives.Managed Security Operations Centre project: Rollout of Crowdstrike to the server estate, encompassing Windows and Linux servers hosted in data centres and cloud IaaS platforms.
Removal of the existing server threat detection agents from servers.
Assist with the initial setup of the Crowdstrike and Microsoft Defender threat detection and response environments.
Centralised configuration of Crowdstrike and Microsoft Defender threat detection and response management consoles in line with requirements and preferences.
Assist with the agent configuration for rolling out Microsoft Defender to Intune managed Windows 10 and Windows 11 endpoint devices.
Day-to-day administration and project tasks in the relevant Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Intune environment overseeing the management of Defender on Intune devices, including configuring appropriate security alerts and notifications.Implement and monitor cybersecurity policies and practices across server and client device estates from centralised threat protection platforms (Crowdstrike and Microsoft Defender). Windows, Unix and Cloud platforms, Cybersecurity for servers and MS Defender for servers and endpoints.

Also, it would be beneficial to have someone who has worked within Agile methodologies and using a sprint-based approach to work.

• Ensure all shared platform, computing and storage services are maintained and monitored against agreed service standards.
• Provide 3rd Line support functions for platform, computing and storage services.
• Provide 3rd Line support functions for authentication services.
• Design and develop appropriate business continuity arrangements working with partners and internal staff to agreed business continuity standards.
• Work with third parties for the delivery of managed services, including the vendor, for end point computing.
• Brokering the delivery of computing services to projects and programmes, including supporting transition to live.
• Deliver optimised deployment of our standard COTS software, ensuring the service is as automated as possible and reducing unnecessary complexity.

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