IT Security Operations Analyst
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| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Great Linford |
| Area | Buckinghamshire, England |
| Sector | Info Sec |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | 2020/06/16 |
| Job Ref | V-35677-1 |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
Security Operations Analyst - Day Rate
Employment Type
Full-Time
Location
Milton Keynes - LWH
Job Role
As a member of the Information Security – Security Operations team (SecOps), you will maintain the confidentiality, availability and integrity of MIB’s information and information systems. This will primarily be achieved through identification and mitigation of risk through security systems management and incident management.- Delivery of the ‘run’ state for the security technical systems, services and defenses at MIB’
- Rapid response, detection, isolation and remediation of information security incidents
- Route-cause identification through forensic and security knowledge expertise
- Research and within the security community informed to enable a rapid response to threats and alignment to industry trends
- To provide a focal point within MIB for technical information security expertise
Key Outputs- Responsible for ‘Run’ state of all Information Security (technical) systems
- Rapid response, detection, isolation and remediation of information security incidents
- Working with problem management teams on mitigation and incident prevention activities
- Maintaining forensics capabilities in the identification, route-cause, containment and eradication of security threats
- To monitor cyber threats and media reports against MIB’s security profile to ensure that MIB technical controls are appropriate.
- To deliver a vulnerability management service that aligns to GRC risk tolerances and business needs
- To establish and maintain security technical standards, procedures and guidelines
- To provide IS teams with security focused technical support, training and consultancy to ensure compliance with security standards, policies and legislation
- Retain a working knowledge of related MIB services areas such as Cloud & end user computing to enable effective liaison with other technical groups and the coherent protection of MIB services
- Produce performance metrics to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of IS and Security Operations controls
- Develop and operate procedures that counteract potential threats/vulnerabilities
- Support of the IS Change Management Process ensuring that information security risks are identified and addressed
- To provide a focal point within MIB for technical information security expertise
- Assist in the rapid execution of information security initiatives by maintaining an appropriate level of prioritisation, focus and persistence in an environment of significant change and growth
- Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies and legislation
- Establish mechanisms, behaviours and culture to encourage the protection of MIB information and information systems
- Operating as a member of ‘one team’ within MIB working towards a common goal that supports a great business outcome
- On Call (Out of hours support) ensuring 24/7 security cover of MIB services
Relationships
Qualifications and Education
One or more of the following qualifications are highly desirable:- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- MSc Information Security
Skills and Knowledge- Significant exposure to Security incident response
- Great technology experience and expertise across a wide range of security technical products and services
- Think like a hacker – Understand the tools and skills used to attack systems to protect MIB against such threats
- Thorough understanding of the Information security threat landscape, significant risks, technical developments and directions.
- Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the jobholder must be able to operate effectively at all levels within and outside of MIB
- At least 3 years in IT Security/IT Operations, or equivalent position
- A good understanding of threats and threat vectors
- Proven experience in writing Information Security Standards, procedures and guidelines
- Ability to conduct and direct research into threats and vulnerabilities and preventative capabilities
