IT Security Analyst

City, Manchester
Lotus Recruitment

An experienced Security Analyst is needed, to support the IT security function.
Your role will be integral to their team & the value you bring will be greatly appreciated.

This role is hybrid, based in Manchester & will require onsite work 2/3 days per week, with the rest WFH.

Required Key Skills

• Experience with MS Defender, Endpoint & Azure Sentinel specifically
• Monitor systems & networks for security breaches or intrusions
• Conduct regular system tests & ensure continuous monitoring of network security
• Identify threats & vulnerabilities & follow up remediation with other teams & external parties
• Collaborate with team to maintain security infrastructure
• Participate in security projects
• Keep up to date with the latest security systems & threats
• Prepare reports & action plans in the event of a security breach
• Working within a Cyber Security Analyst Team as part of the SOC Service Desk
• You will monitor & respond to security incidents using MS Sentinel & the ticket system
• You will follow processes that include incident, problem & service request management based on ITIL practices

Experience

• An educational background in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
• 12 months plus proven experience as a Security Operations / Cybersecurity Analyst or in a similar role
• Experience in a broad range of security tools like SIEM, EDR, IAM, AV
• Strong knowledge & concept of firewalls, infrastructure & security frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving skills & a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
• Technical knowledge of cloud platform security technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel & Endpoint
• Knowledge of email & Web gateway
• Understanding of broader general infrastructure with Windows & MS
• Delivery of security-based projects to set deadlines