IT Security Analyst

We are recruiting an experienced IT Security Analyst to join the cyber security team of a leading UK organisation, where you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical business systems, responding to emerging threats and driving cyber security best practice across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a mature security environment, collaborating with experienced Security Operations teams and utilising the latest Microsoft Defender technologies to strengthen security operations, improve cyber resilience and influence security awareness across a large and complex organisation.

If you enjoy combining technical security expertise with threat intelligence, incident response and user engagement, this contract offers the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one., Working closely with the IT Security Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's cyber security programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting security operations, incident investigations and response activities.
• Working with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to investigate threats and security alerts.
• Conducting cyber threat intelligence research, identifying emerging risks, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and attacker Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
• Supporting investigations and remediation using Microsoft Defender XDR and the wider Microsoft Defender security suite.
• Leading cyber security awareness campaigns and phishing simulations using KnowBe4.
• Producing regular compliance reporting and user engagement metrics.
• Creating engaging security awareness content across email, intranet, internal communications and face-to-face sessions.
• Improving operational security processes, including access management, vulnerability management and incident management.
• Producing meaningful dashboards, reports and KPIs for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Promoting a positive cyber security culture through collaboration, communication and education.

• Experience as an IT Security Analyst or within a Cyber Security environment.

• Experience working with a Security Operations Centre (SOC), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) or security operations team.

• Strong knowledge of cyber threat intelligence, including IOCs, TTPs and threat analysis.

• Experience delivering cyber security awareness programmes and phishing simulations using KnowBe4 or similar platforms.

• Good understanding of Cyber Essentials and recognised cyber security frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Defender security suite, including Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps.

• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. *, * Microsoft Defender

• KnowBe4

• Defender XDR

• Cyber Security

• Incident Response

• Security Operations

• Threat Intelligence

• Vulnerability Management

• £413.40 per day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella company required.
• Transparent PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella fees or administration charges.
• Hybrid working with an excellent work-life balance.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale Microsoft security technologies.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security professionals within a mature security function.
• Broad, varied role covering Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness and Incident Response.
• A high-profile enterprise environment that will strengthen your CV.
• Immediate start with the potential for contract extension.