Security Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Network Security Firewalls IDS/IPS Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Incident Response

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a Security Analyst. The role involves monitoring network traffic, analyzing security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security measures. Experience in cybersecurity, network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and incident response is required. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are desirable. The role offers remote/hybrid options.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Monitoring network traffic and system activity to detect potential security threats
  • Analyzing security incidents and performing root cause analysis
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations to identify weaknesses
  • Implementing security measures and controls to protect against data breaches and cyberattacks
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar cybersecurity role
  • Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security
  • Familiarity with security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, Splunk, Qualys)
  • Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are highly desirable

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Monitoring network traffic and system activity to detect potential security threats
  • Analyzing security incidents and performing root cause analysis
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations to identify weaknesses
  • Implementing security measures and controls to protect against data breaches and cyberattacks
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar cybersecurity role
  • Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security
  • Familiarity with security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, Splunk, Qualys)
  • Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are highly desirable
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