IT Security Analyst

IT Security AnalystBromborough, Leeds or Caythorpe (Hybrid)£40,000 Gleeson Recruitment are working on a great opportunity alongside an incredible, longstanding organisation who are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Security Operations Centre (SOC) Engineer. You will play a critical role in managing security events, analysing Sentinel logs, maintaining and updating FortiGate firewalls, and assisting in the implementation and monitoring of best practices aligned with NIST guidelines and governance requirements.Essential Requirements:

• * 5 years of experience in a technical SOC or cybersecurity role,* 5 years experience of Cyber Security investigations and incident response environments* Good knowledge of Anti Malware, Anti Phishing, EndPoint Detection and Response systems.* Good all round knowledge of different threat scenarios, investigations, incident response processes and remdiation techniques.* Good knowledge of cyber security systems and tooling* Reasonable knowledge of Security Information and Event Management systems* Reasonable knowledge of Firewall systems (Fortigate essential)* Foundational knowledge of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) systems* Good knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux)* Good knowledge of networking and network equipment * Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus; or a desire to progress towards these certificationsProficiency in using SIEM tools, log analysis platforms, and firewall management consoles (FortiGate experience preferred).* Good understanding of risk management, cybersecurity principles, best practices, and frameworks such as NIST.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and respond to security incidents effectively.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The ability to report relevant facts and add value through expert interpretation of data is important.* Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving security landscape.Structured, disciplined and outcome/delivery focused

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