Bristow Holland is working with a growing company in Colchester that is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen its cyber security capability across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, technology-driven business within a sector experiencing strong growth.
You will be responsible for proactively monitoring and supporting the organisation’s cyber security posture. Using a range of security tools and monitoring systems, you’ll help investigate potential threats, identify vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing measures to protect systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
*Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity
*Assist with proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and risks
*Support investigation and response to security incidents
*Work closely with IT teams to help remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls
*Document incidents and assist with post-incident analysis reports
*Support the management and optimisation of security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection
*Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies
*Contribute to cyber security projects and solution implementations
*Provide guidance to staff on cyber hygiene and data protection best practices
Key Skills:
*Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or a related discipline
*Knowledge of or understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools
*Basic understanding of networking principles and the OSI model
*Familiarity with scripting tools and Linux environments
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*High attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Desirable Skills:
*Cyber security or networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCNA, etc.)