Security Analyst

Security Analyst (Inside IR35)
Primary Role Purpose:
Currently looking for a Security Analyst to conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, networks, databases, and web-hosted services for potential breaches. Responsibilities include responding to security alerts, investigating and resolving incidents, educating users on security protocols, recommending security enhancements, and researching trends to prevent unauthorised access.
Shift work, covering evenings & weekends. 12 hour shifts at (1.5 days pay per shift)
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the SIEM, analyse logs and network traffic, and determine the severity of security events.
Provide initial response and routing for security notifications via telephone, email, and ticketing systems.
Perform first-level investigation and remediation as part of the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). Analyse security events from firewalls, IDS, antivirus, and other sensors, and present findings.
Conduct routine Compliance/Vulnerability Assessments (VA) and develop remediation plans based on findings.
Stay informed about threat and vulnerability news, analyse threats, and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Maintain detailed security event investigation notes, perform shift change reports, and manage case data in the Incident Response platform.
Document security operations policies, processes, and procedures.
Participate in a 24/7 shift rotation, including daytime, nighttime, and weekend shifts (with adequate notice).
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