IT Security Analyst

Description:

IT Security Senior Analyst

Daily Rate: £450, Outside IR35

Office Locations: Edinburgh, or Glasgow, with Hybrid Working

Contract: 12 months

Parity Group are delighted to partner with our client, a prestigious public sector organisation, who is looking to recruit a Senior IT Security Analyst to support the development of the security monitoring and response function.

You will receive a competitive daily rate of £450 and the contract will see you OUTSIDE IR35.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain a Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, utilising existing security technologies such as XDR, NAC, SOAR, CSPM, TIM and ITSM tools
Assist with defining and capturing data for Outcome Driven Metrics (ODMs) / SLAs / OLAs / KPIs for the different elements of IT Security services
Identify and implement process / playbook improvements and alert tuning opportunities
Collaborate with Senior Engineers to automate processes and playbooks in relation to SOC operations
Develop a SOC reporting capability, whereby metrics relating to security alerts / incidents / services are consumable for wider business stakeholdersEssential Skills and Experience:

Demonstratable experience of both using and managing toolsets such as:

Extended Detection and Response (preferably Cortex XDR) toolsets
Utilising Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (preferably Cortex XSOAR) tools to improve / automate / streamline routine security processes
Awareness of Network Access Control solutions (preferably ForeScout)
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions (preferably PRISMA Cloud)Demonstratable experience in the following areas:

Creation and operation of Cyber Security Incident Response processes
Definition and monitoring of KPIs to support service monitoring and business reporting
Secure networking principles
Firewall management
Vulnerability Management (preferably including use of Tenable/Nessus)
More than 5 years' experience in a relevant IT Security role, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead capacity
Experience of working within an Agile delivery environmentDesired industry recognised certifications or educational achievements:

Degree in Cyber Security
CISM
Security+ / CySA+ / GCIHIf this sounds like the role for you then do get in touch today with leading consultant, Rochelle - for more information or simply click on the apply button.

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