Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Business Consultancy industry who require an Cyber Security Analyst to join the firm in London. The successful candidate will work closely with our external Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM provider to monitor activity, assess threats, and lead on the response to security incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enforce IT security policies and procedures.
• Implement security frameworks (currently Cyber Essentials Plus), tailoring them to the firm's environment.
• Collaborate with our external SOC/SIEM service to monitor systems and investigate anomalies.
• Lead the response to security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation.
• Produce incident reports and support regular testing of response protocols.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and follow through on remediation.
• Evaluate, implement, and support key security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, patch management).
• Audit and optimise the performance of automated patching and MDM solutions.

Required Experience:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and standards.
• Experience with security frameworks, compliance, and vendor management.
• Clear interest and foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, demonstrated through self-study or relevant projects.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and associated security practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, DUO MFA, Meraki MDM, and ZENWorks.
• Understanding of the Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation process.

Cyber Security Analyst