Security Operations Analyst

Security Operations Analyst

• £55,000- £65 000 per annum + £5,000 on call allowance + benefits
• Hybrid working, Milton Keynes
• 35hrs per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation specialised in maintenance of central records of all insured vehicles and exists to help the market.

As a member of the Information Security – Security Operations team (SecOps), you will maintain the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and information systems. This will primarily be achieved through identification and mitigation of risk through security systems management and incident management. You will ensure that information security risks are identified and addressed.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Provide Rapid response, detection, isolation, and remediation of information security incidents
• Maintain the security technical systems, services, and defences (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IPS, web and email gateway)
• Monitor cyber threats and media reports against security profile to ensure that technical controls in place are appropriate
• Develop and operate procedures and controls that counteract potential threats/vulnerabilities
• Maintain forensic capabilities in the identification of root-cause, containment, and eradication of security threats
• Deliver a vulnerability management service that aligns to GRC risk tolerances
• Provide IS teams with security focused technical support, training and consultancy to ensure compliance with security standards, policies and legislation
• Produce performance metrics to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of IS and Security Operations controls
• Establish and maintain security technical standards, procedures and guidelines
• On Call (Out of hours support) ensuring 24/7 security cover

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE

• Experience in cyber incident response (response, detection, isolation and remediation)
• Experience in forensic activities and incident prevention activities
• Ability to conduct and direct research into threats and vulnerabilities and preventative capabilities
• Thorough understanding of the cyber threat landscape, significant risks, developments, and directions
• Extensive technology experience and expertise across a wide range of security technical products and services e.g., SIEM, EDR, IPS, web and email gateway
• Ability to think like a hacker – understanding of the tools and skills used to attack systems

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry certifications such as CompTIA, SANS, ISC(2)
• Vendor technology trained (certifications) e.g., SIEM, EDR, IPS, web and email gateway
• MSc Information Security

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Salary circa £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus £5,000 on call allowance
• Hybrid working from our office in Milton Keynes, MK14
• 35hrs per week
• £320 (before tax) start up allowance
• IT kit supplied to you
• Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sports and Social Club
• Employee Assistance Programme