Security Analyst

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Department: Security

Location: Hybrid

Compensation: £30,000 - £37,000 / year

Hello. Welcome to Wanstor! At Wanstor, we’ve been delivering award-winning IT solutions for over 22 years, and we’re proud to keep growing year after year. Today, our team is over 200 strong, filled with talented professionals passionate about technology. Wanstor stands at the forefront of the industry with a full portfolio of high-quality services, from managed services to data and development capabilities, networking and infrastructure expertise, and unparalleled security solutions. We are renowned for excellence with strong customer references. Join us if you want a place where your skills can thrive and grow.

We’re looking for a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst you will be accountable for ensuring that the company's digital assets are protected from unauthorised access. This includes securing both online and on-premises infrastructure and mitigating threats before incidents occur. If an incident does occur, you and your team will be on the front line, triage and manage any incidents so they are resolved appropriately.

What You'll Do

• Ongoing administration of customers in Wanstor’s Vulnerability Scanning platforms.
• Monitor and manage the Microsoft Security platform for incidents or triage them providing initial incident response where applicable.
• Liaise with stakeholders and end users in relation to security issues and work to remediate them.
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments.
• Be aware of emerging cyber security threats.

What You'll Need

• A passion for security (including awareness of vulnerabilities) and a keen appetite to learn and progress.
• An understanding of basic security concepts (Subnetting, DNS, IPs, CIA triad, etc.)
• Knowledge of Patch Management to facilitate updates and patching.
• Knowledge of ITIL including change management where appropriate.
• General IT support experience at a 1st line level.
• Experience taking responsibility and ownership of stakeholders and projects.
• Well organised, able to multitask and work autonomously with an excellent attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server and end-user Microsoft operating systems.
• Basic Linux knowledge is also advantageous.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
• Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.
• 🤝 Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
• Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.