Security Analyst

Job Description

Are you a Security Analyst looking for your next challenge Do you want to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment for a leading managed service providerAs Security Analyst you will be working as part of the IT Group supporting the Infrastructure and Software Development teams and to support and maintain a healthy security posture.About the RoleMain Responsibilities- Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments- Research / evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them- Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches- Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised, or illegal activity- Test and evaluate security products- Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patters and vulnerabilities- Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption- Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorised system users- Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders- Monitor or respond to phishing emails and pharming activity- Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues- Give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emailsAbout YouKnowledge and experience- A passion for cyber security and a keen interest in IT- An understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them- A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus- Teamworking skills to collaborate with team members and clients- Verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, with an ability to communicate with a range of technical and non-technical team members and other relevant individuals- Written communication skills to write technical reports- Excellent attention to detail- Ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with threats and at times of high demand- Previous experience in a SOC or security team- Technical understanding of IT Infrastructure such as networks and Active Directory- Pen Testing experience- Experience with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolset- Ability to install security software and applicationsAbout UsGlide started life as separate businesses delivering broadband, utilities and communications services to different markets across the UK. For decades, we have been known for delivering exceptional connectivity and original solutions to the best universitiesand biggest businesses in the country.The Glide group is growing quickly, expanding our footprint across the UK and into Europe, and building original ways for our customers to connect. We want people with conviction and confidence to take cutting edge products with enormous potential from ourdemo room to the feature-rich properties of the future.We are specialists in delivering market-leading, super-fast and reliable Wi-Fi and technical solutions for students, residential developers, and businesses, the three sectors we know inside out. Glide is more than the sum of its parts. We are a big groupwith the energy and ingenuity of a small business.