IT Security Specialist
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Red Recruitment 24/7 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Red Recruitment 24:7 are thrilled to be working on behalf of an established client in the Lincoln area as they seek a IT Security Specialist on a full time permanent basis.
Our client is a leading provider in their field, they use an ERP system to facilitate the supply process to their customers. They have exciting plans for growth into new market areas. The business is a Microsoft-centric IT environment.
The role:
As IT Security Specialist you will play a huge role in protecting the companies digital assets from both a practical and management perspective. The role involves setting up, fine-tuning, and gathering intelligence from a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for reviewing infrastructure plans, adding recommendations, and procuring penetration tests from third-party services. They will ensure that all relevant actions following the tests are completed. They will work with all areas of the business to assist with data security and GDPR aspects including policy and process development.
They will share in the DPO administration and liaise with the DPO supporting company to ensure the business continuously adheres to the GDPR requirements. They will also develop and deliver annual IT security training and ensure compliance with our Phishing Simulations
Responsibilities:
·Develop and manage the SIEM, ensuring the effective capture and analysis of security data.
·Review infrastructure plans to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend enhancements.
·Coordinate with third-party vendors to conduct penetration tests and analyse the results for action.
·Take ownership of implementing actions to address security vulnerabilities.
·Assess cloud environment on an ongoing basis to ensure best practice and the latest security tools are in use.
·Implement policies to ensure least privilege access to files, reports, and documents
·Assist other departments in developing policies and procedures to comply with GDPR, working with the DPO outsourcing company.
Skills and Qualifications:
·Proven experience with SIEM tools and incident response
·Strong understanding of network infrastructure and security protocols
·Experience with GDPR, data security and other compliance regulations
·Experience with GDPR, data security and other compliance regulations
·Experienced with Microsoft and Linux environments
·Experienced with Active directory and Entra ID
·Experience with Fortinet Suite of products preferred.
·Knowledge of coding practices and the ability to implement security-focused policies
Education:
·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related equivalent field.
·Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other networking qualification desirable.
Specifics:
·Full time, permanent.
·Monday to Friday – either 08.00-16.00 or 9.00-17.00
·Hybrid working.
Our client is a leading provider in their field, they use an ERP system to facilitate the supply process to their customers. They have exciting plans for growth into new market areas. The business is a Microsoft-centric IT environment.
The role:
As IT Security Specialist you will play a huge role in protecting the companies digital assets from both a practical and management perspective. The role involves setting up, fine-tuning, and gathering intelligence from a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for reviewing infrastructure plans, adding recommendations, and procuring penetration tests from third-party services. They will ensure that all relevant actions following the tests are completed. They will work with all areas of the business to assist with data security and GDPR aspects including policy and process development.
They will share in the DPO administration and liaise with the DPO supporting company to ensure the business continuously adheres to the GDPR requirements. They will also develop and deliver annual IT security training and ensure compliance with our Phishing Simulations
Responsibilities:
·Develop and manage the SIEM, ensuring the effective capture and analysis of security data.
·Review infrastructure plans to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend enhancements.
·Coordinate with third-party vendors to conduct penetration tests and analyse the results for action.
·Take ownership of implementing actions to address security vulnerabilities.
·Assess cloud environment on an ongoing basis to ensure best practice and the latest security tools are in use.
·Implement policies to ensure least privilege access to files, reports, and documents
·Assist other departments in developing policies and procedures to comply with GDPR, working with the DPO outsourcing company.
Skills and Qualifications:
·Proven experience with SIEM tools and incident response
·Strong understanding of network infrastructure and security protocols
·Experience with GDPR, data security and other compliance regulations
·Experience with GDPR, data security and other compliance regulations
·Experienced with Microsoft and Linux environments
·Experienced with Active directory and Entra ID
·Experience with Fortinet Suite of products preferred.
·Knowledge of coding practices and the ability to implement security-focused policies
Education:
·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related equivalent field.
·Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other networking qualification desirable.
Specifics:
·Full time, permanent.
·Monday to Friday – either 08.00-16.00 or 9.00-17.00
·Hybrid working.