Cyber Security Analyst - 6-month contract - Remote/London - Outside of IR35
My Client is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to support day-to-day BAU security operations, with a primary focus on Rapid7, SIEM monitoring, vulnerability management and security investigations.
They have quite a few backlog of alerts, so they are looking for someone with strong SIEM, vulnerability and investigation skills.
Key Skills & Experience from the Cyber Security Analyst:
- Strong hands-on experience with Rapid7 and SIEM platforms. (Monitoring alerts and investigation)
- Proven experience in alert triage, security investigations and vulnerability management.
- Strong Mimecast administration experience (Email review, releasing, whitelisting, sandboxing)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, DSAR and DLP.
- Experience with CrowdStrike (managing alerts)
- Experience with Netskope or similar (Site reviews and unblocking)
- Good understanding of SOC / Security Operations and BAU security processes.
Key Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst:
- Monitor, triage and investigate Rapid7 and SIEM alerts, including managing and reducing an existing alert backlog.
- Perform security investigations, analysing events and identifying potential threats or suspicious activity.
- Support vulnerability management using Rapid7, including reviewing, prioritising and investigating vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and investigate security events through SIEM tooling, escalating incidents where appropriate.
- Manage Mimecast security operations, including email reviews, releasing quarantined messages, whitelisting and sandboxing.
- Support Microsoft Purview activities including eDiscovery, DSARs and DLP.
- Manage Netskope requests, including site reviews and URL unblocking.
- Monitor and triage CrowdStrike alerts.
- Provide administrative support for Security DDQs and wider information security requests.
- Maintain appropriate investigation records and security documentation.
The Cyber Security Analyst is required to be onsite 1 day a week in Central London.
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Cyber Security Analyst employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
