IT Security Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 20 February 2025

LOCATION

Luton

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

6+ years experience in Security Operations Center or Incident Response Knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems Understanding of networking technologies like TCP/IP Experience with investigative tools such as EDR, SIEM/SOAR, UBA Proficiency in database query languages Handling digital forensic evidence and report writing Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures Ability to make decisions independently and multitask under pressure

FULL DESCRIPTION

IT Security Analyst

Full-Time, Luton, UK-Hybrid Work

Responsibilities

Investigate and respond to external and internal cybersecurity threats in a timely manner while communicating clearly and proactively until remediation.
Drive changes to processes that scale across teams and regions and affect organizations outside Security.
Act as an escalation point for Tier1 investigations, contribute to the development of the Tier1 capability and related service level objectives.
Document security investigations and produce high quality and accurate reports for a wide range of stakeholders.
Collaborate with Security Engineers and cross-functional teams to investigate and remediate large scale security incidents.
Support security incidents root cause analysis, identify control gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements to security policies, processes and tools.
Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Operations and Incident Response team including development and refinement of processes and technical capabilities.
Understand and support requirements of internal and external stakeholders, regulators, and auditors.

Skills

6+ years of professional experience in a Security Operations Center, Incident Response, or relevant investigative role.

6+ years of experience navigating and understanding Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Knowledge of networking technologies, specifically TCP/IP and related protocols.

Experience analyzing network and host-based security events.

Professional experience using a wide range of investigative tools including EDR, SIEM/SOAR, UBA.

Professional experience with database query languages.

Professional experience handling digital forensic evidence and writing reports to support internal investigations.

Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Experience making important decisions independently and multi-tasking under pressure.

Experience responding quickly to changing situations without compromising quality.

Sponsorship

This role offers sponsorship visa, so applicants from outside the UK are welcome to apply as well.

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