Cyber Security Analyst

February 2020 BACKGROUND Our client is an international not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. International Development projects and research Through knowledge sharing and science, helping to address issues of global concern such as improving global food security and safeguarding the environment. THE ROLE Job title: Security Analyst Salary range: £31k to £43k depending on experience Grade: Hay 5 Reporting to: Systems Engineering Manager Key peer group: IT Systems Engineers, IT Helpdesk Team, IT Development Teams Location: UK - In order to process any applications from nationals outside of the EU and UK, we would require documentation to show the applicant is currently resident and able to work in the in the UK, or is able to relocate on own means and possesses full authorisation from the UK Border Agency. Purpose of the role: The security analyst will be responsible for improving IT security operations, including incident response activities, threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management and to ensure the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and systems by monitoring and reporting on security controls appropriate to meet the assurance requirements of the organisation. This is an exciting time to join as they will be moving into a brand-new building in May 2020. This role will need to ensure the appropriate levels of security are built into the networks and IT infrastructure. Key accountabilities: • Maintain a current knowledge of security trends, threats and vulnerabilities; • Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them; • Plan for disaster recovery in the event of any security breaches; • Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity; • Investigate security alerts and provide incident response; • Develop incident playbooks for cyber events; • Maintain and report on the effectiveness of security controls for cloud and on-premise systems; • Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorised system users; • Test and evaluate security products; • Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders; • Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security; • Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues; • Give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails; CANDIDATE PROFILE This role would suit an IT professional looking to move into the IT security world. They should have a passion for cyber security combined with an aptitude for learning. Attending external networking and security events will be critical for the success of this role. Knowledge & Skills • Excellent IT skills including knowledge of operating systems, network devices (firewalls, switches, antivirus cryptography, etc.) and other security networking tools; • Demonstrated understanding of information security concepts, standards, practices, including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection; • Knowledge of security controlling functionality such as AV, Vulnerability Scanning & Security Logging; • Strong organisational and administrative skills; • Good time-management skills; • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to analyse complex technical information in order to identify patterns and trends; • The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong relationships with staff and other relevant individuals; • An ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with threats and at times of high demand. Experience and Qualifications • Experience of working either in endpoint, server or networking role; • Awareness of security related subjects and trends such as digital forensics, reverse engineering, phishing, and penetration testing; • CompTIA Security or similar would be advantageous. Personal Characteristics • Ability to work well within a team environment as well as independently; • Ability to produce technical documents and procedures; • Ability to recognise sensitive information and maintain discretion and confidentiality; • Must have the ability to develop good working relationships with users at all levels. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89677769