Cyber Security Monitoring Analyst

Infinigate Group are a leading, global distributor, specialising in total cyber security solutions and services. With 4 UK offices based in London, Woking, South Cerney and Fareham, we take pride in providing unrivalled support and value for our vendor and reseller partner communities.

Our team at Infinigate consists of IT security experts as well as highly skilled support staff. With the right people in place, our laser focus is on positive customer outcomes and long-term stable partnerships with our vendors. To deliver this objective we adopt a flat hierarchy, high performing teams, efficient decision-making processes and a nurturing and learning environment which rewards performance.

Infinigate are seeking an ambitious Cyber Security Analyst to join their UK IT Security team. To be successful in this role, you will wield a broad range of skills and deep understanding within Cloud network and security architecture (Azure), and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ideally you will be located near one of our offices (London, Woking, Fareham & South Cerney) to work on a hybrid basis. However, we are open to remote candidates based in the UK and will review on a case by case basis.

Working with the Head of Information Security and the Security Steering community to:

• Install, configure, update, and monitor security tools and software, such as antivirus, encryption, authentication, SIEM etc.
• Evaluate, research and manage emerging cyber security threats.
• Support the incident management process, through Root Cause Analysis.
• Respond to and resolve security incidents and events, such as malware infections, phishing attempts, denial-of-service attacks, data breaches, etc.
• Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide recommendations.
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.
• Conduct security awareness training and education for staff and users on best practices and emerging trends in cyber security.
• Perform risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential threats to the network, devices, applications, and data.
• Complete security audits of company solutions.
• Implement and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Assist in designing, developing and implementing roadmaps for IT security.

Strong understanding of cloud technologies and traditional networking skills.

• Having good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure security architecture.
• Experience in key cloud and network security architecture.
• Exposure to security monitoring technologies.
• Understanding of Incident Response, Cyber Kill Chain, ATT&CK.
• Knowledge & experience of common programming languages e.g., Python, C++, PowerShell, JavaScript.
• Being able to perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to discover, design and document security implementations.
• Strong networking skills.
• Having a real interest in Cyber Security and keeping up to date with the latest knowledge.

Infinigate’s values underpin a strong collaborative working culture and successful inclusive working environment.

25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.

• Day off on your birthday.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary and group income protection from start date.
• 5% employer matched pension contributions after 3 months service.
• Individual cover for private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan following successful completion of probationary period.
• Hybrid working arrangements and standard office working hours are 9am – 5pm.
• Employee assistance programme for practical and emotional support.
• Free parking and complimentary refreshments onsite.

If you are interested in applying for this role or have any additional queries on the role, please submit your CV quoting ‘Cyber Security Analyst’ to JobsUK@Infinigate.com.