Cyber Defence Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Close Brothers Group

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    OVERALL SUMMARY

    The Cyber Defence Analyst is a member of the Bank's Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) responsible for delivering reliable and knowledgeable expert cyber security analysis, recommendation, threat hunting, reporting and cyber incident response to Close Brothers Limited businesses. The CDC provides security monitoring, analytics and cyber incident response to the business using a variety of industry-standard security tools

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Skills Profile (SFIA)

    • Incident Management (USUP) – Level 4
      • Ensures that incidents are handled according to agreed procedures.
      • Prioritises and diagnoses incidents. Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution.
      • Escalates unresolved incidents.
      • Facilitates recovery, following resolution of incidents. Documents and closes resolved incidents. Contributes to testing and improving incident management procedures.
    • Security Operations (SCAD) – Level 3
      • Investigates minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures.
      • Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges. Performs non-standard operational security tasks.
      • Resolves security events and operational security issues
    • Digital Forensics (DGFS) – Level 3
      • Supports digital forensic investigations by applying standard tools and techniques to investigate devices.
      • Recovers damaged, deleted or hidden data from devices.
      • Maintains integrity of records and collects information and evidence in a legally admissible way

    WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

    • 2+ years' experience working in a security analyst role.
    • Experience creating, documenting, and following cyber incident response plans.
    • Experience using SIEM technologies to identity and respond to security events, and to create, test, and tune detection use cases.
    • Experience with a variety of other cyber security technologies and tools, such as: EDR/AV; IDS/IPS; SOAR; email and web filtering.
    • Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, networking devices etc) and cyber security controls around them.
    • Excellent attention to detail by applying quality standards to all tasks undertaken.
    • Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
    • Ability to work independently to fully formulate and assure plans and reports before escalation.
    • Analytical thinking to acquire understanding of an issue or fault by systematically breaking it down into its component parts and identifying the relationships therein.
    • Excellent oral and written communication.
    • Strong time management and organisation skills
    • Professional cyber security qualification(s) such as: Security+; BTL1; GCIH; GCFA; GCFE; GCED; GSOC; GCDA; CEH; SSCP.

    IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

    • Experience working in a SOC within the financial sector.
    • Experience of administering SIEM and SOAR technologies.
    • Knowledge of Digital Forensics techniques and processes.
    • Knowledge of public cloud technologies (e.g. AWS; Azure)
    • Knowledge of industry data security legislations and cyber security law.
    • Professional cyber security qualification(s) such as: Security+; BTL1; GCIH; GCFA; GCFE; GCED; GSOC; GCDA; CEH; SSCP.
    • IT qualifications, such as: ITIL Foundation; Network+.

    We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back.

    ABOUT US

    For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

    Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.