Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst needed for my client in Twickenham working on a hybrid basis. This is a full-time position, working in a great environment with a very supportive team. This role is suitable to someone who has been working in IT and has a strong interest in Cyber Security.

You will be part of the team providing comprehensive operational infrastructure security, you will be responsible for limiting the impact of security incidents and system compromise, ensuring optimal system security, network infrastructure security, firewall security, network perimeter, intrusion prevention and security of public facing and cloud services. This role will ensure that external security risks are identified and managed across the business, covering both technical and social aspects. You will provide proactive security monitoring of systems and infrastructure and lead on security incident response.

General

· To remain current with relevant IT & Information Security developments

· To carry out all duties with due regard to the requirements of the Health and Safety provision

· To participate in any other routines to ensure the smooth running of IT services

· The above list is not exclusive of exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected. All members of staff

are required to be co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the Department

· Some evening and weekend working may be required including a one in four weekend on-call rota for which standby and overtime for active response is paid

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

· Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a computing or related discipline with post qualification work experience

· Good level of knowledge across a number of information security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, data encryption, network access control, web/email filtering, anti-virus and security penetration testing.

· Knowledge and experience in information and cyber security issues, security risk management and mitigation.

· Experience of incident investigation and forensic investigation techniques

· Security auditing, penetration testing and security probing techniques

· Practical experience of client technical support, LAN/WAN, VLAN/VSN/VRF, routing remote access, wireless technologies and Active Directory services

· Knowledge of legislations and good practice with respect to data security issues

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Problem solving acumen, with a methodical approach & good attention to detail

Desirable

· Knowledge and experience of working with Apple Mac, Linux, PowerShell scripting

· Knowledge and experience of working in a multivendor infrastructure

· Experience of working in HE sector

· Industry qualification e.g. CISSP/CISA/ISO 27001

· Experience in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Office365, Account Lifecycle Management

· Working experience with firewalls and other network security appliances

· Experience work with a CERT team

· Experience of Project work

Due to UK Border Agency policy changes on immigration, we can only accept applications from Non EEA candidates who hold Tier 1 status and are able to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions on sponsorship of an employer required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Twickenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Information Security: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: cm20050