IT Security Analyst


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Spring Group Plc

Listed on

11th July 2017

Location

Birmingham

Salary/Rate

£25000 - £45000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst / Network Security / Vulnerability Testing / Penetration Testing / Permanent / South Birmingham / West Midlands

Nationally recognised and award winning company based in South Birmingham are looking for an experienced and passionate IT Security Analyst to join their growing team. The IT Security Analyst will work as part of the Information Security team reporting to the Head of Information Security.

The role requires a strong technical background coupled with an in-depth knowledge of security systems and relevant regulations and legislation to assist in maintaining the security of information assets, processes and systems.

The IT Security Analyst will have experience with a wide range of security technologies. A solid understanding of network and application security, along with experience of using various security tooling, reporting and incident management.

Key responsibilities:

*Monitor security vulnerabilities, threats and events in network and host systems

*Manage security technologies such as network, intrusion detection and prevention systems, Anti-Malware and Email Gateways.

*Anticipate security alerts, incidents and disasters and reduce their likelihood

*Perform or co-ordinate penetration testing, vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments

*Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls

*Establish plans and protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction

*Respond immediately to security-related incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis

*Analyse security breaches to determine their root cause

*Train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures

*Update and upgrade security systems as needed

*Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction

*Provide technical advice to colleagues

Key skills and experience:

*Experience of developing and championing security initiatives

*Experience of working in a project environment

*Knowledge of industry security regulations and regulatory practices

*An good level of knowledge in technical security protocols and mechanisms

*Experience of technical security products and solutions

*Experience of organisation information security audits

*Strong communications skills

This is a great opportunity to join an established, yet progressive organisation through an exciting period of change. The salary of offer for this position is £25,000 - £45,000 DOE plus an excellent company benefits package including private healthcare, generous pension scheme, good holidays and a generous bonus scheme to name a few. This is a fantastic company to work for who have a reputation for looking after their employees.

IT Security Analyst / Network Security / Vulnerability Testing / Penetration Testing / Permanent / South Birmingham / West Midlands

Spring Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Spring Technology is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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