Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst - Strengthen Cybersecurity in a Leading Organisation

I am currently supporting a prominent firm seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their IT team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in managing security controls, improving compliance, and safeguarding the firm's systems and data.

• Technical Challenge: Manage a broad range of security technologies, from M365 security to threat management and vulnerability assessments.
• Strategic Role: Drive security projects, manage third-party relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with IT teams, SOC specialists, and suppliers to implement effective security solutions.

• Manage and enhance M365 security controls, including conditional access, MFA, and endpoint security.
• Administer Microsoft Intune for endpoint policy enforcement and device security.
• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM), including certificate management and VPN administration.
• Lead security projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Monitor and analyse threat intelligence, managing vulnerabilities to protect organisational assets.
• Conduct firewall policy reviews, implement email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to identify, manage, and mitigate threats.
• Provide escalation support for complex security incidents and support the wider IT team with security expertise.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security, Intune, and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience managing Active Directory, PKI, VPN, and encryption technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in firewall management, IDS/IPS, and backup/recovery technologies.
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and contributing to proactive threat monitoring.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage third-party relationships, ensuring compliance with security standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Information Security Analyst to step into a critical role within a security-conscious organisation. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and looking to expand your skills in a fast-paced environment, I’d love to hear from you!