Cyber Security Analyst

Job description

The Defra Group Security function within DDTS is recruiting a Cyber Security Analyst to support senior management in delivering a robust security function capable of protecting Defra from a wide range of threats.

As a Cyber Security Analyst you will play a key role for assuring the security of IT changes, incidents, and IT Health Checks on behalf of Defra group. You will be providing advice and recommendations on application of policy, anticipating and evaluating risks to the group, taking the lead on decision making for security incidents and acting as a point of escalation for complex decisions from more junior team members.

Person specification

Responsibilities

• Provide security assurance to the change management process, assessing changes to the IT estate to ensure that security risks are mitigated.
• Providing professional advice on the resolution of IT security incidents on behalf of the group – escalating actions and effectively seeking input from more senior IT security advisors where appropriate.
• Providing advice, guidance and recommendations to colleagues and external organisations, in line with relevant legislation and best practice, in order to effectively underpin risk-based judgement making.
• Provide guidance and advice to the vulnerability management process, identifying priorities, and proposing mitigations.
• Scope IT Health Checks alongside the business, engaging with suppliers, and managing remediations.

Skills and Experience

• Qualification in security assurance and IT, or equivalent experience and commitment to work towards qualification.
• Experience of cyber security analysis and assessment, including threat identification, risk assessment, evaluation of technical controls, and assessment against industry standards.
• Experience of engaging, advising and influencing at all levels of an organisation including senior managers and proven leadership skills in challenging and complex environments.
• The ability to analyse complex information to provide appropriate professional advice and guidance.
• Proven ability of performing effectively to deadlines, maintaining focus in challenging situations and adapting to find solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,295.00-£44,724.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading, RG1 1AF

Reference ID: 276475