Cyber Security Analyst – Manchester – £55,000 plus benefits
I am currently working on a unique role for a leading company who are looking to add a Cyber Security Analyst to the team in Manchester to work on several exciting projects.
The Cyber Security Analyst will work alongside an existing internal team of 5 people to conduct regular security assessments of their infrastructure and provide expert incident response services in the event of a cyber security incident.
This is a great opportunity to work for a company who are a leader in their field and a great chance to work with the latest technologies. My client is using the Akamai web application firewall platform and are also on Microsoft Azure for all their cloud security so if you have experience in these, then this is a huge bonus.
Duties Include:
Performing risk assessments in Cyber Security Essentials, PCI DSS & ISO27001.
Monitoring and maintenance of cyber security tools such as social media and brand protection, Web Application firewall and vulnerability management platforms.
Playing a lead role in the strategic implementation and the design, development, implementation and monitoring of security policy and controls for the appropriate protection of company assets.
Managing projects with multiple stakeholders and engaging with key people at all levels within the organization.
Requirements:
Prior experience conducting vulnerability scanning, administering firewalls and cloud-based security platforms.
Must have experience performing web application firewall administration.
A solid technical understanding of cyber security best practise, common attack types and detection/ prevention methods, including OWASP & NIST guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst who is looking to take on more responsibility and get exposure to GRC projects and risk assessment work. It is a very varied role and would suit someone who is looking to more into a Senior or Lead role over the coming 12-18 months. You will get lots of on the job training and coaching and be given the chance to undergo CISSP and CISM certifications.
Phone interviews are happening early next week and my client are looking to make this hire ASAP.
If this sounds like a role you'd like to hear more about then call Brian on 0203 854 2230 or email your CV to b.connolly@locke-mccloud.com
info@locke-mccloud.com