Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultant

Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultant who has a strong technical and analytical mind with the ability to work on complex systems whilst liaising with clients and communicating highly technical information at a non-technical level is required for well-established IT Services Company based in the City of London.

Recent Graduates and Experience Candidates Considered

Are you a self-starter with a real passion for learning everything there is to learn about Cyber Security?

If you're a geek at heart and love to play around with the latest technologies, get a buzz from solving problems in a busy environment, understand the importance of excellent client service, believe that the world can be a better place through the effective use of IT and want to help make that happen. Then we want to hear from you.

SALARY: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (DOE) Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working 3 days from the City of London office (Faringdon / Chancery Lane) (EC1N) and 2 days from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week with shift patterns - earliest start 8am, latest finish 8pm

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultantwho has a strong technical and analytical mind with the ability to work on complex systems whilst liaising with clients and communicating highly technical information at a non-technical level.

Working as a Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultant the role will give you the opportunity to work as part of the Cyber Security team and provide best in class security controls and guidance to your clients.

As a Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultant you will investigate potential security issues for clients by analysing logs to deploying systems in a secure and compliant manner.

With no ability to plan what security issues may be raised in any day the opportunity provides a varied role where prioritisation of issues and time management are key.

As a successful candidate there is plenty of scope to develop within a business that provides both internal and external training opportunities and career development pathways.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Cyber Security Analyst / Information Security Consultant will include:

• Security Ticket Management: Handle and manage security-related tickets from the client base

• Endpoint Security: Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to detect, investigate, and respond to threats and malicious activities

• Phishing & Training: Utilise the KnowBe4 platform for managed phishing exercises and security awareness training

• Policy Maintenance: Maintain security policies in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Intune, & Identity Protection to protect endpoints and identities

• System Auditing: Conduct security and compliance auditing of client systems, including on-premise and cloud-hosted systems (Office 365 and Azure)

• Awareness Testing: Test the security awareness of clients and third parties

• Program Development: Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness programs

• Standards Implementation: Implement industry security standards such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST-800-53, & Cloud Security Alliance CCM

• Report Generation: Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders

• Product Evaluation: Test and evaluate security products

• Disaster Recovery Planning: Plan for disaster recovery in the event of a security breach

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• IT or computer science related degree or equivalent experience

• A good grasp of IT fundamentals including Hardware and peripherals, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server, Networking (including LAN, WAN, firewalls and routers)

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and scripting with PowerShell are beneficial

BENEFITS

• Learning and development opportunities (Microsoft certifications, developmental pathways, internal and external training)
• Regular career progression reviews
• 21 days holiday, public holidays, and birthday day off
• Private healthcare after probation with 33% off gym membership
• Great pension scheme from day one
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Central location, next to a famous food market
• A friendly, inclusive, sustainable work environment
• Regular social events (sailing, tech-infused minigolf and darts, pool, and more!)

To be considered for this role, please ensure you complete your application on the company's careers portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13762

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