Security Analyst - Caerphilly, United Kingdom - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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Caerphilly, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Network Security Analyst based in Caerphilly. Up to £40,000 plus benefits.
Your new company

A job opportunity has arisen for a Network Security Analyst to join one of the leading names in the industry who are passionate and committed to providing high quality service, and would like you to be part of their future growth.

They are looking for someonethat is a great team player because their success is built on working together effectively.

They are also looking for someone that loves to challenge the status quo and can see improvement in everything they do as identifying better way of working is crucialto how efficiently they work.

And because they are operating in a fast-moving environment, someone that is hard working and adaptable to work in a fast moving, transitional, infrastructure-centric environment is also crucial to their success.

Your new role

To provide IT Security assurance to the ICT Security Manager, keeping the organisation's proprietary and sensitive information secure, identifying & correcting flaws, whilst recommending specific measures that can improve the overall security posture.

Performing regular emerging threat analysis and reporting the outcomes to the ICT Security Manager
Monitor the computer networks/systems for security issues using various tools and methodologies, developing companywide best practices for both physical and digital information and IT security and assist in the communication and promotion of these practicesthroughout the business
Perform Business Impact and Threat risk analysis throughout all stages of new projects and perform security

testing/assurance on completing projects

Assist with the creation, implementation and enforcement of Corporate IT Security Policies and Procedures
Manage detected vulnerabilities through to resolution to maintain a highsecurity standard across all business areas
Participate in the update, maintenance and testing of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes
Determine the relevant legislative and legal requirements applicable to the business and industry with regards to information security and ensure compliance from a policy & process perspective
Produce reporting and dashboards illustrating our current security posture, current security activities and highlighting gaps in IT security
Develop and report on key risk indicators, taking information from various monitoring systems and sensors.
Travel to the various business sites occasionally (including European sites) will be necessary to perform security audits and testing
Contribute to the management and maintenance of the ISO27001, PCI-DSS and other relevant certifications.
Assist in the development and implementation of Zero-Trust methodologies.
Participate with the audit and RFP processes, including contact and meetings with clients or their appointed auditors, and a very high level of articulation and personal presentation will be required

What you'll need to succeed

High level of written English including grammar, punctuation and spelling is critical.
Experience in balancing projects, regular testing, and monitoring duties, prioritise tasks and manage expectations in a clear and concise manner.
Maintain and develop IT Security best practices, processes, and procedures under pressure.
A degree in IT (Infrastructure, Systems and Networks, or Security, or Development)

OR professional qualification(s), directly related to IT Security:
CEH, OSCP, GCIH, GDAT, GCIA, GCDA, GCFA, GREM.

Minimum 3 years of experience in IT Security in a multisite, multinetworked environment of more than 200 PCs.
A strong understanding and experience of Security frameworks such as ISO027001, PCI-DSS, NIST
Solid experience of New Generation Firewalls (preferably SonicWall), VPN, WAF, proxies, webproxy, SIEM, antivirus, IPS, PowerShell and at least one development language (Perl, C, C++, Python, Rust, C#, Java, etc.)
Strong understanding of: IT Security tools (SIEM, IPS (and variants), DLP, Anti-Phishing, NAC, Anti-Malware, EDR) o IP/TCP stack (TCP/UDP flows, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) o SSL (Certs, Certificate Authorities, etc.) SSH (Private Keys, Public Key, Exploitation) Encryption,Hashing
Understanding of Least Privilege Access Control methodologies (RBAC etc.)
Understanding of patch management and the ability to deploy in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
Experience of Project Delivery Security input, including impact analysis, covering at least 2 significant IT Projects.

What you'll get in return
Your hours of work are: 37.5hours per week, but dependent on the business needs it may vary

Some out of hours work will be required
Salary up to £40,000
Role is in Caerphilly some travel to UK and European offices may be required
Hybrid working, this will be based on a 2/3day split, this will be discussed at interview stage
25 days holiday +bank holiday's + a Birthday Day off
Discretionary annual performance bonus scheme
Purchase additional holiday scheme
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, including virtual GP service, counselling, get fit programmes and more
Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
Season Ticket Travel Loans
Enhanced Maternity and adoption pay
Voluntary employee benefits such as Dental and Health Plans, Gym Discounts, Restaurant Discounts, Will writing services and more
Discounts and cashbackon thousands of retailers
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with modern facilities and free tea and coffee
Onsite parking
We arrange a lot of social events during the year, regularly fundraise for our chosen charities, and have recognition schemes in place that reward our employees for being great team members.
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