Cyber Security Analyst
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Location
Manchester
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£40000 - £45000 per annum
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Contact:
Chiara Banda
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Contact email:
c.banda@ioassociates.co.uk
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Job ref:
BBBH137890_1716565788
Cyber Security Analyst
Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Manchester
Working pattern: Hybrid
Job title: Are you passionate about safeguarding digital landscapes and combatting sophisticated cyber threats? Join our dynamic team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you'll play a key role in defending our organisation against evolving cyber threats. You'll leverage cutting-edge security technologies to detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Key Responsibilities:
Threat Hunting & Detection
- Monitor and analyse security alerts using advanced SIEM, IDS/IPS, and NGFW systems.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting with EDR and UBA tools to identify vulnerabilities
Incident Response & Forensics
- Lead investigations and remediation of security incidents, including APTs and network intrusions.
- Perform forensic analysis using tools like EnCase and FTK to determine root cause and impact.
Security Assessments & Hardening
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using Nessus, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
- Implement security controls such as NAC, DLP, and WAF to harden systems.
Policy Development & Compliance
- Develop and enforce security policies and best practices with NIST, COBIT, and CIS frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS regulations.
Certifications
- CISSP
- CEH
- CompTIA Security+
- CISM
- GSEC
- OSCP
- CCSP
Requirements
- Proven experience in cybersecurity, preferably in large organisations.
- Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP technologies.
- Understanding of threat actor tactics and network fundamentals (OSI, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), SMTP).
- Experience in security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices is a plus.
Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cash plan
- 25 days holiday
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contribution
Join our dynamic team and shape the future with robust cybersecurity measures. Apply now and make a difference with us!
