Cyber Security Analyst

We are working with a global software and cloud hosting solutions provider, supporting them to build a brand-new, best in class Cyber Security function that sits within a tech team of over 50 people.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will report to the Director. Your primary responsibilities will include the execution of the security roadmap set out by the Director, Incident Response, mitigating threats, implementing security controls and working with the cloud team to maintain a 24/7 x security program.

As this is a brand-new position within the company, how you behave will determine how the Security function is viewed within the business.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Creation, implementation and improvement of security toolings
• Monitor the security infrastructure for potential threats, escalation and remediation
• Assist with ticket logging and report writing
• Attack simulations within the business
• Incident Response and threat hunting (P1-P3 issues)
• Work alongside 3^rd party penetration testers
• Documentation creation IAW policies and standards
• OS Hardening (Windows and Linux)
• Working with and creating GPO's (Group Policy Orders).
• Dealing with Key Stake holders in the business.

Additional skill sets:

• Minimum 1 years experience
• Knowledge of scripting languages
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions
• ISO27001 knowledge
• IPS/IDS tools
• SIEM tools - Splunk, Alien Vault etc.
• The ability to help create company road maps
• Penetration testing using Nessus and other tools
• Windows and Linux knowledge

This is a unique position for a Cyber Security Analyst to come in and head up the creation of a next generation security function.

Blackthorn Trace, trading as Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.