Infomation Security Analyst - CISSP IS A MUST HAVE

My client, an International law firm based in London, are looking for an information security operational analyst to join their growing team. This role would require you to be in the office 3 days per week (2 from home). The hiring manager would also like someone from a legal or Financial Services/Banking background and a CISSP and/or MSC in Information Security is a MUST.

Role and Responsibilities (this is a broad but not exhaustive list):

* Monitor computer networks for security issues
* Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
* Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
* Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause / Policy reviews
* Work with the security team and the wider IT team and external security partners to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
* Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
* Stay current on IT security trends and news / Vendor security assessments
* Develop company-wide best practices for security / Network / Software / WIFI / Cloud / Messaging etc..
* Assist in performing penetration testing / Monitoring and recording Risk and assessment
* Help colleagues install security software and understand information security best practice.
* Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management
* Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards

Qualifications and Experience:

About the Information Security Operational Analyst role:

The role of the Security Analyst will implement information security related tasks and focused on support and delivery, as advised and requested by the Head of Information Security (CISO). There are two streams of the organisational structure, Policy & Compliance and Operations. The skill set required for each is somewhat similar. However, will depend on what the candidate's experience preference and aptitude, aligned to educational and professional qualifications.

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or a MSC in Information Security is a must
* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification would be desirable for the role
* Experience in information security or related field
* Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
* Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
* Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
* Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact
* A general background in working within IT, preferably within an Infrastructure or Application support/management role.
* Demonstrable experience facilitating IT Control audit activities. With Relevant IT Security or Information Risk Management qualifications (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)), or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification, would be advantages for the role and desirable.
* Experience working with large and extended Operational and Engineering teams

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