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# IT Security Analyst

- **Company:** The Witherslack Group
- **Location:** Bolton, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Security, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815464986-it-security-analyst

## About the Role

* Minimum one year's experience in an IT Security Analyst role
 * Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems
 * Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems
 * Extensive skills and knowledge of Azure and associated applications
 * Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems
 * Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
 * Experience of multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)
 * Experience in building and maintaining security systems

Desirable (not essential)

 * Knowledge of security protocols and principles
 * Experience of Data Security Protection Toolkit
 * Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
 * ITIL Foundation
 * Postgraduate qualification in IT related subject
 * Relevant professional qualifications
 * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field
 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

## Description

* Monitor and investigate complex information and data to identify threats and vulnerabilities in IT systems and provide incident response.
 * Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.
 * Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.


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