Cyber Risk Analyst - Crypto Exchange

Job Description

The Cyber Risk Analyst plays a vital role in keeping an organisations proprietary and sensitive information secure.They will work closely with the Network Risk Analyst and CISO to identify and proactively resolve flaws in the companys security systems, solutions.Client DetailsAre you a believer in CryptocurrenciesIf you can see the future in crypto and have some strong experience within an operational security position, this could be the ideal role for you. Be part of a young, fast growing crypto exchange working out of the UK. Ideally, you will have a passion orat least some interest in cryptocurrencies, including the rise of NFTs.My client is offering a high level of remote working as well as several office spaces available across the South East.You will be joining a small team, working alongside energetic and charismatic colleagues. The ideal candidate for this role will not be shy in speaking their mind, pushing back where needed and driving change within the security function.DescriptionCyber Risk Analyst - Crypto ExchangeWithout restricting the generality of this job description, the Cyber Risk Analyst shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to, the following:

• 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, per specific breach or malicious actor scenario.
• Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity utilising SIEM tools and industry standard protocols.
• Test and evaluate security products working closely with account managers and technical vendor staff.
• Investigate security alerts and provide incident response and post incident reporting.
• Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorised system users both internally and externally.
• Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.
• Monitor and respond to phishing emails and pharming activity
• Identifying internal and external threats and ddos attacks
• Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues, both technical and non-technical staff.
• Give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails
• Assist in implementing new security tools including Qualys, Darktrace, and LogRythm

ProfileCyber Risk Analyst - Crypto ExchangeExpectations for the role:With the detailed nature of the sector and environment, the individual joining this client will need to demonstrate experience or understanding of the following:* Cryptographic primitives such as: block ciphers, hash functions and public key crypto algorithms. Knowledge on post-quantum crypto is a bonus.* You have experience in documenting or reviewing hardware and/or software implementations of cryptographic primitives in embedded devices.* You have experience in signal processingIn terms of more general IT and Security experience, the selected individual will ideally have or be able to demonstrate the following experience and/or skills:

• Hands on experience / knowledge of Security frameworks, including ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus etc
• Ability to analyse the incident logs, understanding where threats can originate
• You should know how to work with the SOC, what actions to take, how to mediate issues, run a call, producing the report, analysing post trade or post event process, all while maintaining a high level of accuracy throughout
• A high level attention to detail
• Experience working with or dealing with NCA and other insurance companies/bodies
• You will be liaising with the SOC both onshore and offshore

Job OfferCyber Risk Analyst - Crypto ExchangeOffering a competitive salary for the role as well as excellent exposure across the business.LondonFinancial Services

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