Job Type:	permanent	Duration:
Category:	IT or Software	Recruiter Reference:	839424
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We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to join our expanding team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting new role where you will support the Cyber Security Operations Manager to monitor and respond to various notifications from monitoring systems to improve the IT Security of the group.

You will also work with users across the business to respond to security issues and will identify and suggest improvements that can be made to technologies, processes, and new initiatives.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

To monitor, maintain and protect the Group’s networks, systems and assets for malicious activity typically using technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and IDS systems.

Respond rapidly and effectively to IT security incidents, managing them in a professional manner, including performing forensics for evidence gathering and preservation.

To communicate with internal staff and external service providers and suppliers to ensure a smooth and efficient IT Security service.

Assisting in maintaining the Group’s ISO 27001 certification, and work with the Cyber Security Operations Manager to investigate and implement new standards.

To carry out technical vulnerability and penetration assessments of IT systems to identifying potential weaknesses, make recommendations to control identified risks and work with those individuals to ensure they are implemented.

Assist with the co-ordination and planning of cyber security training across the Group

Some of the things we are looking for:

Knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases, and systems in relation to IT Security and IT Risk.

Experience in administering IT security controls in an organisation

Experience conducting IT compliance assessments

Ability to demonstrate good situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape, and experience of applying this knowledge to networks, identifying security risks, and recommending improvements.

A systematic and analytical approach to problem solving

Have a degree in a relevant subject (Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security) or related field required or equivalent experience.

ITIL Foundation with experience of the ITIL change and incident processes, and the ability to assess potential security impacts of technical changes

Be committed to working out of hours if required and be able to support in dealing with short notice security incidents

While this role is home based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and other locations as required. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park and Central Park, Worcester.

Some of our core benefits include:

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy and sell leave

Family friendly policies, flexible working, and ability to work from home in most roles

Non- contributory health & wellbeing plans with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies

Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts

Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 8% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)

Learning and Development opportunities

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme cycle to work scheme

Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discounts from a wide range of retailers

If this sounds like the place for you then we’d love to hear from you. If you would like any further information on the role or would like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to contact James Marsden (Cyber Security Operations Manager) via email: james.marsden@platformhg.com

We aim to hold virtual interviews for this role and will contact you to arrange a suitable time.