Threat Intelligence Analyst

Network Threat & Vulnerability Analyst – Hybrid – Lancashire

Base pay range

£60k to 68k 10.5% bonus 14% pension healthcare plus additional benefits.

Network Threat & Vulnerability Analyst needed as part of a brand new team build in an extremely well funded growing cyber security team for this North West based enterprise level critical national infrastructure organisation.

As a threat and vulnerability analyst in this team the primary purpose of the role is to perform incident response, threat analysis and security monitoring to business processes comply with cyber security policy frameworks.

If you have worked as a Network Engineer and want to work in cyber in threat analysis the hiring manager is willing to train and their are training budgets in place.

You must have an investigative proactive mindset and be willing to grow and develop your skills.

As the network threat analyst you will perform regular vulnerability assessments on network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs. You will identify and report network vulnerabilities and collaborate with network engineers to mitigate risks, utilising a range of network vulnerability scanning tools.

You will monitor network traffic using intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, and SIEM tools to detect malicious activity or signs of network intrusions. Analyse alerts generated from IDS/IPS, firewalls, and SIEM systems, responding to potential network-based attacks.

You will assist in responding to network-based incidents such as DDoS attacks, lateral movement within the network, or unauthorised access attempts. As part of this you will collaborate with the incident response team to identify root causes and implement preventative measures for future incidents.

As part of the opportunity to upskill you will conduct or assist with network penetration tests and vulnerability assessments to simulate real-world network attacks. Documenting and prioritising vulnerabilities discovered during testing and collaborate with network teams to implement fixes.

You will need as much of the following as possible:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations related roles OR experience as a Network engineer working on enterprise level networks.
• Proficiency in using SIEM tools.
• Experience in analysing security events and alerts to identify potential threats and incidents.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with incident response procedures and methodologies.
• Ability to investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using vulnerability scanning tools and remediation best practice.
• Experience in analysing scan results and generating reports for remediation.
• Ability to collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards e.g., OWASP, NIST etc

This advert is a snapshot of the role for more on the company and a qualified job specification along with a confidential conversation about your career – Apply now!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities
• Security and Investigations
• Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Apply Recruitment.