Information / Cyber Security Analyst - Northampton

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our I.T. team in the position of Information / Cyber Security Analyst based at our Northampton Head Office. This role is well suited to a junior Cyber Security Analyst or a recent graduate looking to start a career in cyber security. The role holder will play an active part in monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents, as well as proactively improving Forterra's security posture.

Responsibilities

• Supporting incident response activities by reviewing escalations from an externally managed SOC, assessing severity, and coordinating containment and remediation actions with IT operations teams and third-party vendors.
• Assisting with the prioritisation of patch management activities, with a focus on remediating high-risk and critical vulnerabilities.
• Enhancing and continuously monitoring identity and access management (IAM) security controls.
• Configuring, maintaining, and optimising the organisation's security tooling.
• Upholding information security policies and standards, and maintaining documentation to support audit and assurance requirements.
• Supporting data protection and compliance through the implementation and ongoing management of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls.
• Monitoring emerging threat trends and developments in security tooling to support continuous security improvement.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of Incident Response playbooks, and supporting Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) planning.
• Supporting compliance with recognised security and regulatory frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials.

Qualifications

Desirable

• To have a good understanding of security solutions, such as but not limited to: Endpoint Detections and Response, Email Filtering, Zero Trust Network Access, Secure Service Edge, Data Loss Protection.
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, KQL) for automation and analysis.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS and encryption technologies.
• 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity, information security or IT technical role.
• A Bachelor's degree, or working towards a Bachelor's degree, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications (CompTIA, SC-200, ITIL 4, etc).
• Framework knowledge (ISO27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, Cyber Essentials).

Essential

• Comply with all aspects of the Forterra Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
• Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
• Update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and attend training/development courses as and when required.
• Comply with all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.
• Willingness to learn on the job and maintain a continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving threats.
• Analytical thinking skills to interpret alerts, logs and threat intelligence.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes and patterns.
• Attention to detail for the configuration of systems and incident investigation.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package.
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Service Awards.
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility.
• Holiday Exchange Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing Program.
• Personal development and opportunities for progression.
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme.