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IT Security Analyst

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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IT Security Analyst - Basingstoke HQ - Up to £45,000

The IT Security Support Analyst is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and escalating security issues within the operational IT environments that support the business. This position reports to the Technical IT Security Support Specialist and will assist with the efficient administration of user accounts, including creation, transfers, permissions, and terminations, ensuring adherence to SLA requirements. The role will also involve using security tools to monitor, log, investigate, and resolve security incidents, risks, and implement preventative measures.

Additionally, the IT Security Support Analyst will ensure that patches are tested and deployed to servers and desktops under the guidance of the Technical IT Security Support Specialist, in collaboration with the IT Live Services Team. When necessary, the role will assist with conducting Root Cause Analysis of security incidents as directed by the Group IT Director or Information Security Manager.

The analyst will also contribute to resolving action plans related to IT standards in support of customer and client contracts, such as ISO27001, ISO9001, and others.

Required

  • Certifications in Microsoft (MCSE, MCSD) Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCDA) or other equivalent and recognised qualifications
  • Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
  • Basic Firewall\IPS\IDS Knowledge
  • Knowledge of network protocols and concepts
  • Knowledge of Antivirus Products and configuration\Tuning
  • Demonstrable evidence of analysing documentation and introducing improvements
  • Results orientated with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral with a focus on listening, questioning and analysis skills.
  • Exceptional customer-service orientation.

Day to Day Duties

  • Review ITHC and Vulnerability assessment's and provide remedial action plans.
  • Investigate ITSEC incidents providing reports where required.
  • Advise on emerging threats and vulnerabilities
  • Advise on security best practices provided by vendors and translate to
  • Provide end user training and support with regards to policies, procedures and best practices
  • Represent change requests at CAB and partake in the Problem Advisory Board where required.
  • Support internal and external security audits
  • Aid Live Services to maintain a stable server, communication and network environment.

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Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.