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IT Security Analyst

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

IT Security Analyst

Location: London - Remote with occasional travel to office
 Salary: £50,000 + Flexible Benefits Scheme
 Contract type: Permanent

About the Role

Morson Edge have partnered with a leading organisation to recruit a skilled IT Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting our clients digital infrastructure. You’ll monitor security systems, analyse threats, and respond to incidents ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. Working closely with the IT Security Manager, you’ll help strengthen defences, resolve security issues, and contribute to a proactive cyber-security culture.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the organisation’s networks and systems for potential security issues.

Investigate and resolve cyber incidents promptly and effectively.

Implement and manage security measures including firewalls, encryption, and endpoint protection.

Maintain clear documentation of breaches, assessments, and remediation actions.

Conduct vulnerability testing, penetration testing, and risk assessments.

Collaborate with the IT Security Manager to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.

Analyse logs from multiple sources to detect and respond to abnormal activity.

Assist with internal and external security audits and compliance reviews.

Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance security posture.

Support vendor security assessments and ensure third-party compliance with internal standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of the organisation’s cyber-security framework and strategy.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Proven experience within a SOC (Security Operations Centre) or NOC (Network Operations Centre).

Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Experience using SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and Azure security tools.

Technical expertise in Microsoft Defender, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and network architecture.

Practical experience managing cyber incidents and implementing secure configurations.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear documentation and communication abilities.

Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls frameworks.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.

Desirable:

Professional certifications such as GSEC, CISSP, OSCP, CISA, CompTIA Sec+, or equivalent.

Knowledge of ITIL processes and cyber governance frameworks.

Experience with scripting, automation, and digital forensics.

Awareness of PCI DSS, SDLC, and network analysis principles.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organisation, this role is mostly remote with occasional travel to London, please note this role cannot offer sponsorship. Please apply to hear more

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