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Cyber Security Specialist - £30K - £35K - Manchester (Hybrid working)

The client I am working with are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join their team based in Manchester to assist in protecting the companies digital assets.

You will analyse data from various sources, monitor security systems and alerts, and assist in investigating and responding to security incidents such as malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorised access attempts.

Requirements:

At least 18 months in a similar position
Understanding of Networking concepts - Firewalls, IDS/IPS and Antivirus Software
Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Cybersecurity frameworks - NIST, ISO/IEC 27001 is preferred
Understanding of the ITIL4 Framework
Proficient with Active Directory, Office 365 user and group administration
Experienced in troubleshooting and supporting both Windows and OSX platforms devices.
ITSM tools such as Manage Engine, ConnectWise, Service Now, Halo, BMC etc.

Duties of the position:

Monitor security systems and alerts using SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.
Analyse logs and network traffic to detect security incidents.
Identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
Apply patches and implement mitigations with the IT team
Investigate and respond to malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
Document incidents and perform root cause analysis.
Participate in security audits.
Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
Provide security best practices guidance.
Deliver cybersecurity awareness training to employees.For more information about Senitor and the opportunities we have to offer follow us on Twitter @SenitorIT Senitor Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy