Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Permanent

Slough, Berkshire

Cyber Security Analyst - working for a well known communications company in Slough - this is an excellent opportunity to work for this forward thinking company and to further your experience in Cyber Security!

As Cyber Security Analyst you will join a growing team of Cyber Security Analyst working on a 24/7 shift basis. You will be responsible for:

• Protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all assets and systems through monitoring, detection, and analysis activities derived from logical and physical security log feeds, directly accessed security systems, and ad-hoc reports.
• To investigate and respond to security incidents and engaging the business at multiple levels.
• To undertake monitoring of security controls and policy adherence in line with Company policies based on ISO27001, PCIDSS, DPA and SOX.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Ideally holding a professional qualification e.g. CEH, CCNA, CCNS.
• Experience in incident response including verification of events, and leading incidents through to conclusion.
• In depth understanding of IT systems and technologies (e.g. Linux and Windows operating systems, TCP/IP Networking, E-Mail).
• Appreciation of the potential impact of security events and ability to prioritise them.
• Ability to identify developing patterns and trends in data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge / awareness of advanced security analysis including the cyber kill chain, malware analysis, memory and file system analysis, and attack vectors.
• Must have the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must have or be able to attain and maintain NPPV SC Clearance.

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to Rachel.Hart@projectpeople.com

Suitable candidates will be contacted prior to shortlisting.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.