Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role. This role requires a level of clearance. You must have been living and working in the UK for 5 years and be willing to undergo clearances.

Our client is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join their Cybersecurity Department. The team provide support for all electronic communications systems at the site, as well as taking a leading role in delivering technology change / improvement projects and managing external support agreements.

The Cyber Security Analyst is required to focus on the detection, investigation and response to cyber security events and incidents. Other tasks involve BAU security tasks, supporting cyber security projects and assisting with regulatory compliance. The role will involve using a diverse security toolset and the successful applicant will build extensive experience in all areas of cyber security.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Endpoint monitoring and analysis.
• Incident readiness and handling as part of the Computer Security Incident Response (CSIRT) team.
• Monitor and administer Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Malware analysis and forensics research.
• Understanding/ differentiation of intrusion attempts and false positives.
• Investigation tracking and threat resolution.
• Vulnerability identification & mitigation / remediation.
• Compose security alert notifications.
• Help develop cyber security process & procedures.
• Advise incident responders & other teams on threat.
• Triage security events and incidents apply containment and mitigation/remediation strategies.
• Generate reports and document security incidents / events.
• Proactively monitoring the performance of systems, and make regular routine inspections of installed equipment and take corrective avoidance actions to prevent wider problems.
• Act as the point of escalation for the Service desk for security related tickets.
• Analysis of weekly vulnerability scans and update relevant records.
• Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and colleagues in the workplace; supporting our journey to create an open and honest wellbeing culture.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• A well organised and structured approach to work planning, time allocation to tasks, and a flexible approach to daily routines to deliver the desired results.
• An ambition to constantly learn new skills and develop knowledge, with an understanding that study time outside of working hours may be required for career development.
• Credible knowledge/experience in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
• Credible knowledge/experience of Active Directory, Group policies, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and Exchange Server.
• Capable of effectively multi-tasking, prioritizing work, and handling competing interests
• Capable of analysing information technology logs and events sources preferred
• Working knowledge of data storage systems, data backup and restoration methods.
• Understanding of security tooling, its purpose and functionality (Anti-Malware, IPS, Web and Email Gateways, security analysis tools, web security tools, next generation firewall/UTMs)
• A team player with good work ethic, communication skills and a professional who maintains customer-service based approach.
• Ability to work independently while managing support to a high standard
• Contribute credibly to IT department’s delivery of SLAs and other support targets
• Self-motivated to advance own knowledge & gain formal qualifications
• Ability to analyse vulnerabilities, threats, designs, procedures and architectural design, producing reports and sharing intelligence
• Advanced knowledge of computer forensics; legal, government and jurisprudence as they relate to cybersecurity; operating systems; and methods for intelligence gathering and sharing
• Knowledge of Cloud computing, computer network defence, identity management, incident management and network security.
• Significant experience within a SOC environment.
• Incident response experience
• Qualification / Certification in Cyber Security

Desirable

• IT Qualifications / Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
• IT Helpdesk experience or knowledge
• Cyber Security Operation Centre experience
• Qualification / Certification in Cyber Security

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values ‘Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism’. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics.

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