Cyber Security Analyst

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Reed

Monday – Friday/ 9am – 5pm/ On Call options/ Durham or Gateshead office/ Site visits/ Hybrid working options

The company:

This company is a large processing business that consists of 3 trading arms. They have a £600m turnover and have grown organically & through acquisition. They has sites across the UK and internationally, but their technical HQ is in the North East. They are a leading environmental management company and are used as a benchmark company for sustainability innovation.

The values and mission:

This company focus on setting and maintaining high standards of quality and service. They are a responsible employer that provides long-term and rewarding employment prospects in all its locations. They are looking to expand their IT department and establish excellent security practices across the business. They are looking to progress their technical transformation in a proactive way and find innovative solutions that benefit their employees and customers.

The role:

They are looking for a Security Analyst to act as a right-hand person to the Security Manager. You will help identify risk, monitor and improve the security stance, and ensure that the business meets security standards such as Cyber Essentials +/ ISO 27001. As you become an established member of the team, you will be part of the recruitment and growth of the team, with an aim to take on a senior leadership position eventually.

Key requirements:

• Security Analyst with experience in a SOC environment
• Knowledge of security tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Scanning)
• Previous project experience, progressed from just helpdesk activities
• Experience with Cloud applications (365, Azure, Intune)
• Experience with IOT/OT technologies would be ideal but not essential
• Hands-on experience in triaging incidents, vulnerability management, security threat management and mitigation of network problems.
• Solid LAN and WAN Networking knowledge
• Understand the factors that directly affect Cyber Essentials + and ISO 27001 accreditation
• Experience setting up and managing an internal security network
• Transferable project management skills i.e. time management, prioritisation, proactive mindset

Benefits include

• 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays)
• Employer Pension contribution
• Annual Bonus based on Company and individual performance
• Health & Wellbeing services (Remote GPs, Mental Health Support, Physio)
• Life Assurance Cover
• Training and Professional Development
• Social culture

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn “Hayley Bee

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position. Sponsorship is not provided in this position.