Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst Lincoln Lincolnshire 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working 2 days working from home. Up to £40,000 per annum.   About the role We are looking to recruit for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. The Cyber Security Analyst will play a key role in the day to day running and protection of the wider organisation.   You will be an advocate for IT Security across the Trust, ensuring functions are informed and comply with our processes, policies, whilst educating individuals on the day-to-day Cyber threats that exist.   About You Reporting to the Information Security Manager, you will be tasked with protecting our IT system environments to ensure that they remain secure, researching new vulnerabilities and assisting with the mitigation of any potential attacks, also acting as an escalation point for incidents. You will work alongside the IT team to deliver monitoring and protection in both a reactive and proactive manner. You will also be responsible in rolling out security “tools” including the creation of documentation. Other skills and experience required include: * Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, Unauthorised, or illegal activity * Creating and executing strategies / plans to secure and protect networks and data resources * Planning computer and network security upgrades and testing hardware, software and business processes related to the upgrade * Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities * Managing technical problems related to applications and production equipment * Addressing intrusions using expertise in computer forensics * Engage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches. * Foreseeing future problem areas by monitoring workflows and network traffic patterns * Preparation of materials for internal / external meetings and review of deliverables for quality and consistency * Support the development of forward-looking security investment plans * Support continuous improvement within the team, through sharing of best practice and developing the right tools and enablers. About our Benefits We operate a hybrid working policy where you must spend a minimum of 2 days in the office, and the remaining time can be worked from home.    As a key member of the IT Team, you can expect benefits such as: * Contributory company pension scheme * Life assurance * 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays * Free parking * ‘My Rewards’ scheme and Blue Light Card giving you discount on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more #HO