Security Analyst

Security Analyst - York (Hybrid) - £45-55K We are lcurrently seeking an experienced Security Analyst tto join a brand new internal team.
This role will be part of a brand-new team.
You will be responsible for monitoring for security related activity, conducting in-depth investigations, identifying risks, resolving/escalating issues as needed.
Responsibilities: Monitoring security access.
Conducting security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
Analysing security breaches to identify the root cause.
Verifying the security of third-party vendors & collaborating with them to meet security requirements.
Take an active role in the management of security systems including Vulnerability Management, DLP, IDS/IPS, AV, SIEM, Firewalls and other network security systems, Endpoint Protection and Device Control systems.
Measure the effectiveness of security controls through metrics and KPI's.
Maintain technical security documentation in line with continuous improvement for best practices.
Required: Proven IT Security, SOC or Blue Team experience.
Professional qualifications: CISSP, COMPTIA+ SANS 504, CEH.
Computer Science/Cyber Security or relevant degree.
Excellent understanding of technical security controls, processes & cloud services Working knowledge of Vulnerability Management solutions such as Qualys, Nessus, etc.
Microsoft Azure.
Understanding of digital security and the general principles that come along side Security Analyst 2.
Knowledge of industry standards: ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/CSF, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, Mitre ATT&CK.
Security Analyst - York (Hybrid) - £45-55K