Security Analyst

Essential to this role is monitoring SIEM systems and technical analysis and management of security.  If you have not performed this as your role OR as part of a wider role, your application will be rejected.

Working as part of the larger service team. This position will be a first hire in the new team, so there is scope to progress and grow. This position has been previously carried out by the existing team, however due to recent growth the decision has now been made to create a team function that will pick up this work.

Your role is to act as a security event analyst, analysing, investigating and responding to security events, alarms and escalations through the monitoring the SIEM system, and carrying out remedial activities.

Skills / Experience Required:

·         Minimum of 2 years in a similar role

·         SIEM administration and configuration experience

·         Strong security management and analytics background

·         Experience of security tool configuration e.g. IDS/IPS, firewalls

·         Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable Knowledge / Qualifications

·         IBM QRadar, LogRhythm and/or Splunk, or other SIEM

·         Linux, Mac, Windows admin skills

·         Programming skills

·         Certified Ethical Hacker

·         CISSP

·         IT Security products

·         MSc Computer Science

·         Any vendor qualifications would be advantageous

DUTIES

To carry out a varied selection of duties including, but not limited to:

·         Monitor SIEM tool for security alerts, carrying out investigations and proposing remedial actions

·         Tuning of SIEM security rulesets

·         Perform vulnerability scans and use compliance tools to identify vulnerabilities in system configuration

·         Actively monitor security tools including anti-malware, mail filter, web filter, IDS/IPS, and firewalls

·         Completion of regular security reports

·         Monitor the threat landscape in order to identify and report on potential issues

·         Mentor junior members of the team

·         Maintain qualifications in relevant vendor accreditations

 Person:

·         Strong analytical skills

·         Problem solver

·         Detail orientated

·         Self-motivated

·         Enthusiastic and motivated

·         Ability to prioritise

·         Able to work on own initiative

 Wilde Associates are working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role