IT Security Analyst – Financial Services
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | City, UK |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Salary | £60k - £70k + benefits + bonus |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | VAC-12307 |
| Job Views | 91 |
- Description
- Rapidly expanding global trading company is strengthening their IT Security Operations and seeking to hire an experienced IT Security Analyst on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Security Operations Manager the successful candidate will assist with managing providing IT security support globally to include security operations, cyber security tools, intrusion detection, and secured networks. This individual will act as a key pivot in a fast paced environment within a growing team helping to protects the company's data.
You will be required to:
- To perform some analysis of security tools and the evaluation of available technology capabilities against the security needs of the Firm
- To test and implement security measures that enhance and protect data or operational capabilities
- To assist SecOps Analyst III with providing data to show/metrics dashboard of the state of security to various stakeholders
- To provide network defence system implementation, installation and configuration support by identifying, developing and facilitating implementation of initiatives and programs designed to enhance the security of the Firms network and data
- To conduct formal and informal technical/engineering studies, analyses, acquisition and systems engineering support that are critical to enable achievement of program goals and objectives
- To provide notifications, accurate analysis and reporting of events and incidents
- To perform security alert detection and analysis activities across multiple technologies to ensure that security incidents are identified in a timely manner
- To perform regular vulnerability scans, review results, and work with applicable IT teams to ensure patching is done
- To update security documentation
- To mentor junior members of staff including training
- To participate in a 24x7 security incident response on-call rotation
Knowledge and requirements:
- Knowledge of Vulnerability Management and compliance
- A passion for IT Security and willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes
- A proactive team player
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Multiple certifications including/similar to GIAC SANS (such as GSEC, GCIH, GCFE), CISSP, CISA, CRISC
- EDR, Email Gateway Security, Palo Altos, Vulnerability Management tools, SIEM
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Previous experience managing and implementing) in:
- Security configuration of the following: Windows server, Windows desktop, Ubuntu, Redhat, Mac OSX, Active Directory
- Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus)
- Performing/managing black box, grey box, and white box penetration testing including network assessment, social engineering, control validation and proof of concept.
- Organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work as part of a wider team, always promoting IT and information security.
- Understanding and knowledge of Network protocols