ICT Cyber Security Analyst

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths & English, or relevant demonstrable experience.

• Degree or equivalent in an ICT related subject, or relevant demonstrable experience.

Desirable:

• NVQ/HND or similar ICT qualification
• ITIL Foundation

The New GCSE Grading System

• Grades 7-9 are equivalent to the old grades A and A*.

• The bottom of grade 7 aligns with the bottom of grade A.

• Grades 4-6 are equivalent to the old grades B and C.

• The bottom of grade 4 aligns with the bottom of grade C, * A minimum of 5 years' experience in delivering and providing support in a wide range of ICT areas.

• High degree of ICT literacy.

• A good understanding of ICT security technologies and practices.

• A good understanding of software patching methodology

• A good understanding of Hardware patching methodology

• A good understanding of Internet technologies

• A good understanding of Wide Area Networks/Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

• A good understanding of Virtualisation technologies

Desirable:

• Experience of server technologies

• A good understanding of network protocols and technologies incl. TCP/IP

• A good understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and testing

• Data, Wireless & radio technologies.

• SAN/NAS solutions

• AIX based systems

• Proven understanding of Microsoft software and operating systems

Specialist skills and abilities

Method of Assessment - D, I

Essential:

• Ability to appropriately apply security patching
• Identify the priority and desirability of application of security issues/patching
• Log file analysis
• Experience working with 3rd party suppliers and partners
• Experience of working with security auditors
• Analytical approach to problem solving and security incident related issues
• Effective use of appropriate security related tools and software

Desirable:

• Vulnerability scanning - eg Nessus, * Good organisational skills

• Good communication skills

• Customer focused.

• Capable of dealing with customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Team worker

• Willingness to learn new skills to meet the changing requirements of the organisation.

• Good problem solving skills

• Must be able to work to tight timetables

• Good time management skills

• Creative.

• Forward thinking.

• Patience and tact

• Must be able to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.

Decision making impact and innovation

Method of Assessment - D, I

Essential:

• Able to prioritise workloads effectively

• Able to assess the impact of known security issues and find available remediation solutions., * Must be willing to work evenings and weekends at short notice when required.

• Ability to travel independently (Alternative arrangements will be discussed with disabled applicants)

• During a Pandemic, Epidemic or Major Incident or Emergency you may be asked to work from home or other location and on occasion to undertake duties that are not stated in your Job Description or Person Specification where there is a skill, competency, and experience match