Our Client a leading Fintech is looking for an IT Security Analyst. This global role role will support the division's security strategy through the identification, mitigation and remediation of information security risks to the business. This role reports to the divisional CISO.
As a member of the IT Security Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling escalations from the Group-wide CSIRT Team, improving the security posture, vulnerability management/reporting through to remediation, ensuring security standards are upheld as well as providing input in to security control configuration and policies. The Security Analyst's other responsibilities include meeting KPI targets defined by management and performing various other duties assigned by the divisional CISO.
Key Responsibilities will be centred around Protect & Defend and Operate & Maintain. Due to the nature of this role, it may require some overnight, weekend and on-call activities.
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Degree/diploma/certifications in a technology-related field and/or relevant working experience; highly desired certifications include:
PenTest, Security, OSCP, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON
3 years' experience in IT Security and/or IT
Must have fundamental programming/Scripting capabilities (eg python, powershell, bash, etc.)
Must have in-depth understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux)
The following general characteristics are required:
A team player with the ability to work independently and unsupervised
Ability to own delegated tasks and see them through to completion
Ability to manage time and prioritize work to maximize productivity
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Exceptional attention to detail and quality
Excellent problem-solving techniques and trouble analysis skills
The candidate should have a good knowledge of:
Endpoint security concepts, controls, and best practices for Servers (eg Windows and Linux)
General IT networking concepts, protocols, standards and network security concepts, controls, and best practices
Cryptography fundamentals and data security controls and best practices
Forensic investigation techniques
Prior experience deploying, configuring, managing, and/or operating security technologies is preferred, such as endpoint security (eg AV/EPP/EDR), SIEM, DLP, SWG, CASB, UEBA, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, IAM/PIM/PAM, vulnerability management, MDM, etc.
This role is required to be onsite 5 days per week in a London office
Posted Date: 19 Apr 2024
Reference: JS551
Employment Agency: Optimus E2E
Contact: Rob Thompsett