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Cyber Security Analyst
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About The Company
VIQU IT Recruitment is a leading provider of specialized IT staffing solutions, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to understanding client needs, VIQU IT Recruitment strives to deliver exceptional talent that drives business success. Their extensive network, industry expertise, and personalized approach ensure that both clients and candidates receive the highest level of service and support in their recruitment journey.
About The Role
The Cyber Security Analyst role is a critical position within the organization, focused on maintaining and enhancing the company's security posture. This 6-month contract position offers the flexibility of remote work with the requirement to be onsite once a week in Central London. The primary responsibilities include supporting day-to-day security operations, managing alert triage, conducting security investigations, and overseeing vulnerability management activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in SIEM platforms, vulnerability assessment tools, and security incident response processes. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a proactive security professional to contribute to a dynamic team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information assets.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in security monitoring and incident response. Essential qualifications include proficiency with Rapid7 and SIEM platforms, strong skills in alert triage and security investigations, and familiarity with vulnerability management tools. Experience with Mimecast administration, Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, DSAR, DLP, CrowdStrike, and Netskope or similar technologies is highly desirable. A solid understanding of SOC operations and security best practices is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ will be advantageous.
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Responsibilities
- Monitoring, triaging, and investigating alerts generated by Rapid7 and SIEM systems, with a focus on reducing backlog and identifying genuine threats.
- Conducting thorough security investigations to analyze events and detect suspicious activity.
- Supporting vulnerability management initiatives by reviewing, prioritizing, and investigating vulnerabilities identified through Rapid7.
- Managing security events through SIEM tools and escalating incidents when necessary.
- Managing Mimecast security operations, including email review, releasing quarantined messages, whitelisting, and sandboxing.
- Supporting Microsoft Purview activities such as eDiscovery, Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Managing Netskope requests, including site reviews and URL unblocking.
- Triaging CrowdStrike alerts.
- Providing administrative support for security Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs).
- Maintaining comprehensive investigation records and security documentation.
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Benefits
- Competitive daily rate.
- Flexibility of remote working, with the requirement to attend the Central London office once a week.
- Valuable experience working within a dynamic security environment.
- Opportunity to enhance skills with leading security technologies and frameworks.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Emphasis on professional development and continuous learning.
- Potential networking opportunities within the cybersecurity community.
- Exposure to a broad spectrum of security challenges.
- Chance to contribute to the organization’s security resilience during a critical period.
Equal Opportunity
VIQU IT Recruitment is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. They encourage applications from diverse candidates and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.
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