Cyber Security Analyst

Role: C yber Security

Experience: 4 to 7 Years

Work location: UK

Technical Skills:

Cyber Security:

Understanding firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs, routing, and secure network design.

Deep knowledge of Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server, and hardening techniques.

Knowledge of IAM, security groups, encryption, logging, and compliance in cloud environments.

Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst – Job Description (JD)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Perform system hardening, security assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Manage identity and access controls to ensure least-privilege access.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging, and incident response processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and cloud teams to strengthen security posture.

Required Technical Skills

Network Security

• Strong understanding of Firewalls, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), VLANs, Routing, Switching, VPNs, and Secure Network Design .
• Experience in network segmentation, access control policies, and threat detection.
• Ability to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot security-related issues.

Operating System Security

• Deep knowledge of Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL) and Windows Server Administration .
• Expertise in server hardening techniques, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration standards.
• Experience with endpoint security, system monitoring, and log analysis.

Cloud Security

• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or GCP .
• Experience with:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security Groups and Network Security Controls
• Data Encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Security Logging and Monitoring
• Compliance and Governance Frameworks
• Ability to implement security best practices for cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK).
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and OWASP .
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and penetration testing tools.
• Experience with scripting/automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3-8+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Network Security, or Cloud Security roles.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• CISSP
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA/CCNP Security
• AWS/Azure Security Certifications

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with DevSecOps and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Exposure to regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2.