Security Analyst ICT
Job Location:
Milton Keynes - UK
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Job Summary
- Security Monitoring & Threat Management
- Monitor ICT systems for cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Investigate suspicious activities and escalate incidents as needed.
- Support the ongoing monitoring of security controls.
- Monitor ICT systems for cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Incident Response
- Assist in investigating and managing cyber security incidents.
- Support containment recovery and remediation activities.
- Document incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews.
- Assist in investigating and managing cyber security incidents.
- Risk & Compliance
- Support the management of cyber security risks.
- Assist with compliance against security standards and frameworks.
- Maintain security documentation and support audits.
- Support the management of cyber security risks.
- Security Advice & Guidance
- Provide security advice to ICT teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure security considerations are integrated into projects.
- Promote security best practices across the organization.
- Provide security advice to ICT teams and stakeholders.
- Vulnerability Management
- Support vulnerability assessment activities.
- Recommend corrective actions for security findings.
- Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
- Support vulnerability assessment activities.
- Security Awareness & Resilience
- Support cyber security awareness initiatives.
- Contribute to training and promote a positive security culture.
- Support cyber security awareness initiatives.
- Supplier & Partner Engagement
- Collaborate with suppliers and partners for secure service delivery.
- Support security reviews of technologies and services.
- Collaborate with suppliers and partners for secure service delivery.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare security reports and maintain accurate records.
- Provide updates and recommendations to senior colleagues.
- Prepare security reports and maintain accurate records.
- Essential
- Experience in ICT Security Information Security or Cyber Security roles.
- Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents.
- Knowledge of cyber security principles and best practices.
- Experience with security tools and incident management processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in ICT Security Information Security or Cyber Security roles.
- Desirable
- Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector.
- Familiarity with security frameworks like Cyber Essentials ISO 27001 or NIST.
- Experience with cloud technologies and modern digital platforms.
- Security-related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security CISSP CISM CEH Microsoft Security Certifications).
- Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector.
- Competitive hourly rate of 24.75 (Umbrella).
- Contract duration of up to 3 months with potential for extension.
- Full-time role based in Civic Offices Milton Keynes.
- Laptop provided and bi-weekly pay.
- Opportunity to work in a large Local Authority environment with exposure to cyber security risk management and digital transformation projects.
Required Skills:
Requirements: Essential Experience in ICT Security Information Security or Cyber Security roles. Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents. Knowledge of cyber security principles and best practices. Experience with security tools and incident management processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector. Familiarity with security frameworks like Cyber Essentials ISO 27001 or NIST. Experience with cloud technologies and modern digital platforms. Security-related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security CISSP CISM CEH Microsoft Security Certifications). Whats on Offer Competitive hourly rate of 24.75 (Umbrella). Contract duration of up to 3 months with potential for extension. Full-time role based in Civic Offices Milton Keynes. Laptop provided and bi-weekly pay. Opportunity to work in a large Local Authority environment with exposure to cyber security risk management and digital transformation projects. Applications are encouraged from candidates with experience as an ICT Security Analyst Information Security Analyst Cyber Security Analyst Security Operations Analyst IT Risk Analyst Cyber Security Officer Information Governance Security Officer or Security Compliance Analyst.
