Cyber Security Analyst

Hays plc
Driffield, UK
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £45,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Digital Assets Disaster Recovery Intrusion Detection Systems Anti-Phishing Security Information and Event Management Software Vulnerability Management Cybercrime Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Develop, monitor, and mature our SIEM solution.
  • Support the ongoing development and monitoring of IDS/IPS, detection and response solutions, and other threat detection systems.
  • Analyse incidents and coordinate appropriate responses, including containment and escalation.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and assist with remediation, tracking, and reporting of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure operations and technical services teams to implement secure configurations and strengthen our estate.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Help ensure compliance efforts are aligned to standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST.
  • Conduct regular user awareness activities, including phishing simulations, training, and internal initiatives to reduce human-factor risks.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
  • Support the protection of digital assets, including security, backup, restoration, and disaster recovery, aligning solutions with business objectives.

Technologies:

  • Support
  • Security, We are recruiting for a permanent Cyber Security Analyst based in East Yorkshire, offering up to £45,000 with a hybrid working pattern of 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. The role is focused on strengthening our security posture and cyber resiliency by detecting and responding to security threats, supporting vulnerability remediation, and helping ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

  • Experience in a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role.
  • Experience with common SIEM and vulnerability management tools.
  • Strong knowledge of detection and response solutions such as EDR, XDR, and MDR.
  • Solid understanding of common attack vectors, security principles, and risk-based thinking.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to document findings and engage stakeholders clearly.
  • Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
  • Comfortable investigating incidents and proposing technical and procedural improvements.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Solid understanding of email security gateway technologies.

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