Cyber Security Analyst Waddington, East Midlands, England
Job description
CXC Global EMEA is delighted to be working in partnership with the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes, defence, space, and security systems. They innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. They are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. You can find your future with them.
They are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to be based at their Waddington site. The role is offered on an initial 6 month contract and falls Inside IR35.
This role will involve contributing to the Monitoring, Alerting, Analysis and Protection of an IT environment against all cyber threats.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE.
Position Overview:
- Working within the established monitoring and response frameworks to enable the timely and effective response and management of incidents, alarms, notifications, calls.
Responsibilities:
- Responding to security events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
- Monitoring the security posture of the IT estate and identify anomalous activity and behaviours by the use of SIEM tools.
- Performing analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
- Continuously looking for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and company enterprise best practices.
- Working to well-defined SLAs & KPIs.
Work Statement:
Please note that this role will require you to work an early or late rota with occasional surge hours.
Desirable Qualifications (Experience/Education/Skills):
- Working with SIEMs and evaluating SIEM alerts.
- Experience in using log aggregation and correlation tools.
- Experience in interpreting system, application and network device logs.
- Strong knowledge OSI Model and associated layer protocols.
- Experienced in the development of protective monitoring use cases.
- Experienced in alert rule creation and development
- Researching current threats and vulnerabilities to Information Technology systems.
- Working knowledge of network security controls: IDS/IPS, NIDS.
- Working knowledge of security controls: HIDS, EDR.
- Familiarisation with Cyber Threat Intelligence methodologies/frameworks and their application
- Degree-level education in Information Security or related area is preferred (or demonstrable experience)
- Network+ is desirable.
- Security+ is desirable.
- CySA+ is desirable.
- CREST and/or SANS qualifications desirable
Apply today!
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: Up to £70.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have active security clearance?
Experience:
- Information Security: 4 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 57976-1
Expected start date: 24/04/2023
