Cyber Security Analyst

Role: Cyber Security

Experience: 4 to 7 Years

Work location:UK

Technical Skills:

Cyber Security:

• Understanding firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs, routing, and secure network design.
• Deep knowledge of Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server, and hardening techniques.
• Knowledge of IAM, security groups, encryption, logging, and compliance in cloud environments.

Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst – Job Description (JD)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Perform system hardening, security assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Manage identity and access controls to ensure least-privilege access.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging, and incident response processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and cloud teams to strengthen security posture.

Required Technical Skills

Network Security

• Strong understanding of Firewalls, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), VLANs, Routing, Switching, VPNs, and Secure Network Design.
• Experience in network segmentation, access control policies, and threat detection.
• Ability to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot security-related issues.

Operating System Security

• Deep knowledge of Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL) and Windows Server Administration.
• Expertise in server hardening techniques, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration standards.
• Experience with endpoint security, system monitoring, and log analysis.

Cloud Security

• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security Groups and Network Security Controls
• Data Encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Security Logging and Monitoring
• Compliance and Governance Frameworks
• Ability to implement security best practices for cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK).
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and OWASP.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and penetration testing tools.
• Experience with scripting/automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3-8+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Network Security, or Cloud Security roles.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• CISSP
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA/CCNP Security
• AWS/Azure Security Certifications

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with DevSecOps and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Exposure to regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2.