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# Security Analyst

- **Company:** Micro IT Global Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £55,414.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Planning and Design, Oracle (Applications), Security Information and Event Management, QRadar, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5119758555

## About the Role

* Ability to perform rotating shift work
 * A University degree level education or equivalent in Information Security, Forensics, or Computer Science; related experience and/or training in the field of IT security monitoring and analysis, cyber threat analysis, and vulnerability analysis
 * Understanding of performing 1st level analysis and interpretation of information from SOC systems; incident identification/analysis, escalation procedures, and reduction of false-positives
 * SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), SANS Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or equivalent certification would be advantageous
 * Intermediate knowledge of Information Security fundamentals, technologies, and design principals
 * Understanding or proven experience in securing Windows, Linux, Oracle and VM platforms
 * Understanding or proven experience of QRadar or similar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for analysing network and security incidents
 * Experience in using vulnerability Assessment (VA) scanners to identify network and platform

## Description

As part of a network expansion, we are looking for a 24x7 Security Analyst (Incident Handler) who will conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, networks, databases and Web-hosted services for potential system breaches on behalf of a leading SATCOMS company., * Act as a first-line security event analyst monitoring the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System. Monitor the alarm console; provide an initial analysis of logs and network traffic; and make security event determinations on alarm severity, escalation, and response

 * Report, investigate and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees
 * Deliver first level investigation and remediation activities as a member of the Security Incident Response Team. Participate in Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) events
 * Conduct research and assessments of security events; provide analysis of firewall, IDS, anti-virus and other network sensor produced events; present findings as input to SIRT
 * Create and update security event investigation notes, conduct shift change reports on open cases, and maintain case data in the Incident Response Management platform
 * Document information security operations policies, processes and procedures.
 * Participate in a Compliance/Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Scanning Capability. Following a documented process for routine scanning of the business infrastructure and network elements.
 * Develop mitigation and remediation plans as a result of the vulnerability assessment findings
 * Monitor threat and vulnerability news services for any relevant information that may impact installed infrastructure. Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs)
 * Recommend changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorised access. Research security trends, new methods and techniques used in unauthorised access of data in order to pre-emptively eliminate the possibility of a system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws
 * The post will require rotating 24X7 shift work to include daytime, night time, and weekend work