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# IT Security Analyst

- **Company:** E Personnel Recruitment
- **Location:** Leatherhead, UK
- **Salary:** £107,484.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Phishing, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Cyber Threat Analysis, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/it-security-analyst/57131433

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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