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An experienced Security Analyst is needed, to support the IT security function.
Your role will be integral to their team & the value you bring will be greatly appreciated.
This role is hybrid, based in Manchester & will require onsite work 2/3 days per week, with the rest WFH.
Required Key Skills
- Experience with MS Defender, Endpoint & Azure Sentinel specifically
- Monitor systems & networks for security breaches or intrusions
- Conduct regular system tests & ensure continuous monitoring of network security
- Identify threats & vulnerabilities & follow up remediation with other teams & external parties
- Collaborate with team to maintain security infrastructure
- Participate in security projects
- Keep up to date with the latest security systems & threats
- Prepare reports & action plans in the event of a security breach
- Working within a Cyber Security Analyst Team as part of the SOC Service Desk
- You will monitor & respond to security incidents using MS Sentinel & the ticket system
- You will follow processes that include incident, problem & service request management based on ITIL practices
Experience
- An educational background in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
- 12 months plus proven experience as a Security Operations / Cybersecurity Analyst or in a similar role
- Experience in a broad range of security tools like SIEM, EDR, IAM, AV
- Strong knowledge & concept of firewalls, infrastructure & security frameworks
- Excellent problem-solving skills & a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
- Technical knowledge of cloud platform security technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel & Endpoint
- Knowledge of email & Web gateway
- Understanding of broader general infrastructure with Windows & MS
- Delivery of security-based projects to set deadlines
