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An experienced Security Analyst is needed, to support the IT security function.
Your role will be integral to their team & the value you bring will be greatly appreciated.
This role is hybrid, based in Manchester & will require onsite work 2/3 days per week, with the rest WFH.
Required Key Skills
* Experience with MS Defender, Endpoint & Azure Sentinel specifically
* Monitor systems & networks for security breaches or intrusions
* Conduct regular system tests & ensure continuous monitoring of network security
* Identify threats & vulnerabilities & follow up remediation with other teams & external parties
* Collaborate with team to maintain security infrastructure
* Participate in security projects
* Keep up to date with the latest security systems & threats
* Prepare reports & action plans in the event of a security breach
* Working within a Cyber Security Analyst Team as part of the SOC Service Desk
* You will monitor & respond to security incidents using MS Sentinel & the ticket system
* You will follow processes that include incident, problem & service request management based on ITIL practices
Experience
* An educational background in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
* 12 months plus proven experience as a Security Operations / Cybersecurity Analyst or in a similar role
* Experience in a broad range of security tools like SIEM, EDR, IAM, AV
* Strong knowledge & concept of firewalls, infrastructure & security frameworks
* Excellent problem-solving skills & a keen eye for detail
* Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
* Technical knowledge of cloud platform security technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel & Endpoint
* Knowledge of email & Web gateway
* Understanding of broader general infrastructure with Windows & MS
* Delivery of security-based projects to set deadlines