Cybersecurity Analyst Hybrid – 3days per week onsite Salary - £35,000- £50,000 per annum Please note, this role requires specific clearances so you can only be considered if you have been living and working in the UK for 5+ years or more.
You must also have full unrestricted rights to work in the UK.
We are not able to consider sponsorship.
Role Overview: Lucid connect have partnered with a Luton based company to assist growth within their IT department.
The IT team provides support for all electronic communications systems on-site, as well as taking a leading role in delivering technology change & improvement projects and managing support of operational and corporate IT systems.
Effective and efficient IT support services are critical for the business to operate at all levels.
This role sits within a small team of IT support staff who monitor, maintain, and support all IT systems and users, both on site and working remotely.
Main Duties: Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and ways to manage them Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised, or illegal activity Test and evaluate security products and check suppliers' certification, compliance and accreditation Design new security systems or upgrade existing ones Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities Engage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption Investigate security alerts and provide incident response using incident handling methodologies and best practices Monitor and respond to common cyber threats such as 'phishing' emails, 'pharming' activity, malware and ransomware Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorised system users Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations Record all findings, actions taken, and lessons learned following an incident to strengthen future responses Generate incident reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders Review and improve security processes Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security Promote a culture of security amongst colleagues and other stakeholders and support wider security initiatives Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues Give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails.
Key Requirements Essential Strong Experience within 3rd line support role in an enterprise environment.
Advanced level of troubleshooting and fault-finding ability across a wide range of systems, infrastructure, and architecture, including but not limited to Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Desktop & Server OS (Operating Systems), DNS & DHCP, Office 365 and VMware.
Excellent problem-solving skills, taking the initiative to investigate and absorb unfamiliar subject matter to ensure successful outcomes.
Excellent team working ethic, communicating with colleagues in a clear and professional manner, whilst maintaining a customer-service based approach.
Relevant security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP Associate) Demonstrable experience with security monitoring tools and incident response Strong knowledge of network security and common cyber threats Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal) All relevant permits to work in the UK and security clearances (up to or over CTC).
Desirable Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field Experience working in a SOC (Security Operations Center) Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR) If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information.
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