Data Analyst- Insider Threat

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IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst

Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic data analysis environment, within the Insider Threat function in Enterprise IT Services (EITS) Security, providing a key function in protecting the business? We currently have a vacancy for an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst which can be based at our site in Preston, Filton or Farnborough.

As an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst, you will interpret a multitude of data across the business, anything that may provide a threat to the business, looking at issues such as forbidden sites or illegal plugins. This role focuses on analysing the data that comes from the networks, pc and servers, assessing violations or anything that may be of concern to the business from an insider point of view.

This role will provide you with a number of career development avenues and could lead to a number of roles including a Security Project Professional or Data Analyst.

Your main responsibilities as an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst will involve:

Contributing to the development of the service through process, people and technology where appropriate

Contributing to the management and updating of the Service Dashboard

Monitoring internal sources of information in line with the Analyst role

As required, performing analysis of identified threats to determine if they are risks to the business

As appropriate, sharing Intelligence back to internal and external sources according to the relevant policies and procedures

Contributing to IT Security Technical Control Software solutions service pilots and proof of concept testing in support of the cyber security investment programme

Providing response to large scale or complex security incidents and providing on call duties as required

Ensuring that any changes to IT Security Technical Control Software solutions are considered to be executed within a project framework as appropriate

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Strong analytical background with the ability to analyse and interpret large and complex data sets and articulate observations, conclusions and recommendations

Background of prior experience of information/cyber security (Government or Commercial sector)

Knowledge of ITIL processes

Data manipulation experience

Desirable:

Understanding of architectures and configurations of networks and the underlying technologies

Technical background with experience in an IT or IT Security operations or equivalent

ITIL Foundation qualification

ArcSight ESM experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders up to senior management level. You will be highly motivated and able to use your own initiative to prioritise activities in a busy, challenging environment and demonstrate a good eye for detail.

Location: Preston (The Strand), Filton or Farnborough

Salary: £ competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

If you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you.

From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life.

As part of the Shared Services team, you'll be at the heart of this endeavour - working closely with our air, maritime, land and cyber and intelligence businesses to support our customers around the world.

Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.

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