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IT Security Analyst
| Posting date: | 25 February 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Get Swarms Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GetSwarms1 |
Summary
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a skilled IT Security Analyst to join their forward-thinking team. This is an exceptional opportunity to further your career in IT Security within a supportive and dynamic environment, while working for a company that values growth and excellence.
As an IT Security Analyst, you will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems and ensuring compliance with global security standards. You will combine your technical expertise with proactive problem-solving to tackle vulnerabilities, address risks, and maintain a robust IT security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and manage IT/Cyber/Information Security systems and processes.
• Implement and align security measures with recognized frameworks such as ISO27001 or NIST Cybersecurity.
• Conduct security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, to identify and resolve risks.
• Monitor and manage security protocols such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption systems.
• Support change management policies and processes in relation to IT security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of security measures with business needs.
• Translate technical security concepts into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain and update documentation, including security reports and business cases.
Essential Skills:
• CISSP qualification or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Proven experience in IT Security, Network Security, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks like ISO27001 or NIST Cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with security tools and processes, including addressing vulnerabilities found through scans or tests.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption methods.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.
• Experience in applying change management policies to IT security processes.
Desirable Attributes:
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively communicate security concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Tenacity and diplomacy when following up on unresolved actions and projects.
• A curious and genuine interest in IT Security, with a desire to grow knowledge in areas such as ethical hacking.
• A proactive and organized approach to writing security reports and business cases.
Our client is seeking a skilled IT Security Analyst to join their forward-thinking team. This is an exceptional opportunity to further your career in IT Security within a supportive and dynamic environment, while working for a company that values growth and excellence.
As an IT Security Analyst, you will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems and ensuring compliance with global security standards. You will combine your technical expertise with proactive problem-solving to tackle vulnerabilities, address risks, and maintain a robust IT security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and manage IT/Cyber/Information Security systems and processes.
• Implement and align security measures with recognized frameworks such as ISO27001 or NIST Cybersecurity.
• Conduct security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, to identify and resolve risks.
• Monitor and manage security protocols such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption systems.
• Support change management policies and processes in relation to IT security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of security measures with business needs.
• Translate technical security concepts into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain and update documentation, including security reports and business cases.
Essential Skills:
• CISSP qualification or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Proven experience in IT Security, Network Security, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks like ISO27001 or NIST Cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with security tools and processes, including addressing vulnerabilities found through scans or tests.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption methods.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.
• Experience in applying change management policies to IT security processes.
Desirable Attributes:
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively communicate security concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Tenacity and diplomacy when following up on unresolved actions and projects.
• A curious and genuine interest in IT Security, with a desire to grow knowledge in areas such as ethical hacking.
• A proactive and organized approach to writing security reports and business cases.