Cyber Security Analyst - Watford

Job specification for the position of : Cyber Security AnalystReporting to : IT Governance and Security Manager***OFFICE BASED IN WATFORD - FIVE DAYS PER WEEK - NON-NEGOTIABLE***Must have a British passport or ILR (Indefinite leave to remain) - ***no sponsorship available***Purpose of the role :The cyber security analyst is responsible for the day-to-day tasks which protect the business from cyber threats and attacks.Based in Watford, at head office, this role gives an opportunity to contribute to cyber response and to identify cyber risks, helping IT to protect the company's systems.Role overview :working closely with the IT governance and security manager, contributingto cyber strategyadministering IT security systemsidentifying, mitigating and escalating IT security incidentsidentifying deviations from IT security standardsanalysing logs and reporting relevant informationreporting trends and threats in e-mail and web traffic, as appropriateanalysing security information and producing relevant reportsadministering and evaluating cyber security questionnairesco-ordinating and scheduling penetration testsmanaging third-party forensic investigationscompleting cyber security posture-reportingsupporting excellent cyber security design, with the ability to contributeto good cyber security practicesIn detail, the role will involve :log-analysingsecurity posture-monitoringTrellix antivirus-reporting and some EPO management taskssecure physical and electronic destruction of sensitive datahelping the business to protect sensitive information (e.g. encrypting data)educating and awareness through spam-testing; supporting the training teamswith e-learningmonitoring public and third-party feeds for emerging cyber trendsperforming cyber risk assessmentsco-ordinating cyber security incidentsdefining cyber policies and cyber standardsassessing third-party suppliers' cyber standardskeeping abreast of current and emerging threatsSkills required :understanding log management (at an analysis level only): Microsoft Windows and AD log structurenetwork system log, e.g. Cisco and CheckpointOffice 365 and Defender securityknowledge of Splunk the SIEM platformunderstanding of systems and integrity: Netwrix security solutions administration, including AD Auditor and Change TrackerTrellix and SkyHigh reporting and management, including Trellix antivirus-reporting and DLP using EPOoperational security and incident management: experience of cyber securityquickly analysing data and making decisions on security threatsSalary and benefits :competitive salary25 days' paid holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata; head-office bonus scheme; free shares (after 18 months with the company); private medical insurance; contributory pension schemePlease note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.TPBN1_UKTJ