Security Analyst - Public Sector

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Be responsible for managing all cyber security incidents raised by the Service Desk, SOC, or any security tools. Produce risk assessments for any ongoing threats or vulnerabilities which may exist post-incident.Client DetailsTaking on the Security Analyst role you will be working for a long established government agency.DescriptionSecurity Analyst - Public Sector I am looking for an IT Security Analyst that will:· Work with the internal security tools and outsourced SOC to investigate security alerts and provide incident response duties across end user devices, IaaS environments and physical infrastructure.· Identify potential configuration weaknesses & vulnerabilities and work with IT colleagues to implement remediation measures in line with IT operational procedures.· Work with IT Security Manager to help assess proposed changes to controls against best practice and organisational risk appetite.· Provide a point of contact for end-user and IT enquiries relating to IT Security matters. ProfileSecurity Analyst - Public Sector · The ideal candidate will have experience in Cyber Security incident response, or similar IT background.· In depth knowledge of networking and network security technologies such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxies, Content & Email Filtering, Application security, SIEM and Log monitoring/management.· Good knowledge of Microsoft's suite of cloud technologies and security tools· Good knowledge of Security & Governance best practice.· Understanding of compliance requirements such as ISO27001.· Able to work under own initiative, with minimal supervision.· Experience with using vulnerability assessment tools.· Ability to solve security-related technical problems and implement innovative solutions· Manage root cause analysis reviews, ensuring improvement plans are documented and managed through to completion · Strong in risk and issue management to enable IT security and other IT teams to work symbiotically.· Apply a continuous improvement process, learning from completed work where to improve efficiency and the value of the IT security function.· Able to build effective relationships and manage internal and external stakeholder.Job OfferSecurity Analyst - Public Sector BrightonPublic Sector and Government How the client can help you:· Help you work towards becoming a Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate.· Provide opportunities for progression throughout the organisation.· Give exposure to a broad range of information security and risk disciplines and experience.