- Company Name
- DGH Recruitment
- Job Title
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cyber Security Analyst
**Role Summary:**
Responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents across the organization’s infrastructure. Develops and maintains security policies, configurations, and governance processes, while promoting security awareness and collaboration across business units.
**Expectations:**
- Proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.
- Maintain and improve security tooling and processes.
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards.
- Deliver clear incident reports and actionable recommendations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Review, triage, and escalate anomalous events and security alerts.
- Support design, configuration, and maintenance of firm‑wide security infrastructure (anti‑malware, web/email proxies, vulnerability scanners).
- Develop and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Conduct security awareness training and knowledge transfer for staff.
- Coordinate with business functions to integrate security controls and achieve shared objectives.
- Produce incident reports and metrics for senior management.
**Required Skills:**
- ≥5 years experience in information security infrastructure or related technical field.
- Expertise with Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Sentinel for detection and response.
- Hands‑on experience with endpoint security (EDR), vulnerability management, DLP, and removable media encryption.
- Familiarity with cloud web/email filtering (Zscaler, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Cisco).
- Experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) – configuration, IAM, monitoring, incident response.
- Knowledge of cloud security tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub) and compliance frameworks (CIS, CSA CCM).
- Proficiency in security automation/orchestration using PowerShell or Python and SOAR platforms.
- Strong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and overall security technologies.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Technical bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CISSP, CISA, CCSP.
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK frameworks is a plus.
Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom
Hybrid
Mid level
10-03-2026