Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

About the job Senior Cybersecurity AnalystWe’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect IT infrastructure (including networks, hardware, and software) from a range of criminal activity. You will monitor networks and systems, detect security threats ('events'), analyses and assess alarms, and report on threats, intrusion attempts, and false alarms, either resolving them or escalating them, depending on the severity.ResponsibilitiesKeep up to date with the latest security and technology developmentsResearch/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage themPlan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breachesMonitor for attacks, intrusions, and unusual, unauthorized, or illegal activityTest and evaluate security productsDesign new security systems or upgrade existing onesUse advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilitiesEngage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breachesIdentify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryptionInvestigate security alerts and provide incident responseMonitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system usersLiaise with stakeholders about cyber security issues and provide future recommendationsGenerate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholdersMaintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information securityMonitor and respond to 'phishing' emails and 'pharming' activityAssist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleaguesGive advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.High level problem-solving and communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr