Technical Security Analyst

3 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom Ultima Full time

Technical Security Analyst - 4 month FTC


Location - Solihull (Hybrid)


Role Purpose:

The role of the Technical Security Analyst is to assist the Information Security Manager to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and systems.


They will be a technical resource that will assess security policies and controls for effectiveness and suitability against the security risk profile. They will have experience in Cyber Security and information security and either hold a professional qualification or willing to do whatever is required to become trained and qualified.


They will work as a part of the IT Operations team to ensure business is protected from Cyber threats , is able to respond to and recovers from incidents , and operates within an appropriate cyber security management framework.


Protection of digital assets from unauthorised access will be paramount, documenting risk mitigation before a data breach occurs.


As a security professional, they will research and organise ethical hacking to expose weaknesses in the on-site infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Using the information security risk assessment methodology to provide expert advice and guidance.
  • Conduct threat assessments for infrastructure and applications to ensure adequate technical and non-technical effective controls are in place.
  • Documentation of information security risk assessments to identify any issues or risks that need to be articulated to senior management for remediation and/or to follow formal risk acceptance governance processes.
  • Supporting delivery of projects with security risk assessment/mitigation and ensuring that they align to the appropriate technology change framework and that solutions meet relevant security principles.
  • Responsible for the identification of security gaps and advising on design of new controls and processes to be implemented by IT, Business and third parties.
  • Support the Information Security Manager in developing any penetration testing requirements, engaging with third parties, managing security engineering and the business to remediate any risk/issues identified before go-live.
  • Interpreting and developing the security policies, standards and baselines and liaising with the project teams to ensure solutions are delivered securely.
  • Perform periodic internal reviews of systems and identifying compliance gaps that should be escalated.
  • Contribute to the creation of detailed metrics and reports based on information security risk analysis to reduce and mitigate risk.
  • Engaging with the business to highlight information security risks to ensure they are making informed decisions around technology and implementation choices.
  • Developing training and awareness content, prepare training materials, and organise periodic training for employees, contractors and third parties.
  • Engaging with business teams, third parties and high-risk individuals to raise information security awareness and help ensure there is an understanding of the security threats.
  • Interacting with internal and external teams (such as application and infrastructure engineers) to enable effective incident resolution, including participation in triage calls, supporting information collection and escalations.
  • Collaborating with the Disaster Recovery (DR) / Business Continuity Planning (BCP) team to develop and maintain integration of cyber response capabilities with DR/BC planning.
  • Managing security alerts. This involves working with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Ensuring internal and third-party IT teams manage vulnerabilities that are identified.
  • Maintaining vulnerability management and security assurance functions and engaging with both business and technical teams on the resolution of operational security issues.
  • Operating and maintaining security toolsets, overseeing associated procedures.
  • Proficient in carrying out Cyber security training and awareness programmes for all employees.
  • Perform security risk analyses of new vendors and new projects.
  • Perform PIA for new vendors and new projects.


GENERAL

  • Ensure the integrity and reputation of the Company is never jeopardised.
  • Ensure that company policies, procedure and systems are adhered to within the scope of the role.
  • Attend regular team meetings.
  • Assist and take responsibility in other areas of the business as and when required.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all subjects, paying particular attention to sensitive, personal data.
  • Pro-actively develop skills and maintain the highest professional standards.


Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications


  • Deep technical knowledge of cloud platform security technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel and Endpoint.
  • Knowledge of email and Web gateway's
  • Understanding of wider general infrastructure with Windows and Microsoft.
  • Delivery of security-based projects to set deadlines.
  • Knowledge and use of vulnerability scanning tools, for example, Qualys, Tenable, Nessus
  • Proficient in working with Service-Now ticketing tool.
  • Proficient in handling the Incident Management Lifecycle staring from Incident logging to Incident closure.
  • Conduct in-depth security investigations, analysing logs, network traffic and other data sources to identify root causes, assess impact, and gather evidence for response and mitigation actions.
  • Strong documentation skills, for example delivery of technical reports, process documents
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be an excellent communicator and speaker both in front of large groups of team members and in written interactions
  • Knowledge of infrastructure solutions, firewalls, routers
  • GDPR / Data Protection regulation knowledge
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks, for example, NIST, ISO27001, CIS
  • Ability to influence at senior levels on matters relating to security and information risk.
  • PCI DSS awareness
  • Ability to work in UK without sponsorship is essential.


Desirable, skills Experience & Qualifications

  • Hospitality/retail experience highly desirable (but not essential)
  • Educated to degree standard or equivalent (or appropriate practical experience)
  • Relevant security qualifications
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance knowledge



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