Security Analyst

3 weeks ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Shaw Daniels Solutions Full time

Security Analyst


Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Role Overview

The successful Tier 1 Security analyst will be the first line of defence for our client, responding to alerts and conducting initial triage to determine appropriate actions. With a primary focus on threat detection, incident assessment and vulnerability management the Tier 1 Security analyst will be a critical role in maintaining the cybersecurity for our client.

Overall Role Objectives

  • Control and monitor for threats using Microsoft Sentinel & XDR suite.
  • First response to incident and alerts providing repeatable incident triage
  • To take part in regular Vulnerability Scanning exercises and identify remediation steps
  • Identify ways to improve the current security tools and usage to provide demonstrable enhancements to aid security and productivity.
  • To provide regular and consistent reporting and documentation on processes, status and incidents
  • To work collaboratively with our customer base across the business and project teams as assigned.

Key Behaviours

  • Tenacity
  • Ethical
  • Curious
  • Integrity

Tasks/Responsibilities

Operational

Threat Monitoring:

  • Continuously monitor security events and alerts within the organization’s network and systems.
  • Identify suspicious activities, anomalies, and potential security incidents.

Incident Triage:

  • Asses the urgency and severity of incidents.
  • Determine whether an incident requires immediate action or further investigation.
  • Escalate incidents to higher tiers when necessary.

Vulnerability Scanning:

  • scan systems for vulnerabilities.
  • and manage vulnerabilities discovered during scans.

Security Tool Management:

  • Configure and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus).
  • Ensure proper functioning and timely updates.

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Document incidents, actions taken, and findings.
  • Prepare incident reports for further analysis.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other security team members, IT departments, managers, and directors.
  • REport to Head of Security.

People

  • Communicate in a civil and effective manner.
  • Act in a responsible and professional manner at all times.
  • Respect other team members and assist when required.
  • Inform the management team of any training requirements needed to fulfil your role.
  • Be an active team player committed to achieving success.

Operational Excellence

  • Continually demonstrate professionalism across all areas of the role, as well as interaction with the business and third parties.
  • Ensure that appropriate responses are made in a timely fashion to requests / instructions from management, the business or the SRI Group.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of networking and security principles.
  • Familiarity with security tools and technologies (e.g., Sentinel, Defender suite, firewalls, intrusion detection systems).
  • Proficiency in log analysis and query languages (e.g., KQL, shell scripting, Snort rules).

Analytical Skills:

  • Ability to analyse and interpret security events and alerts.
  • Attention to detail and curiosity to investigate anomalies.

Communication Skills:

  • Effective communication to report incidents and collaborate with team members.
  • Documentation skills for incident reports.

Ethical Mindset:

  • Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality.
  • Responsible handling of sensitive information.

Experience/Knowledge

  • 2 Years + in a similar role
  • Will consider a recent graduate in Cybersecurity or any of the following certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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