information security analyst

InfoSec Analyst

The InfoSec Analyst will tend to day-to-day responsibilities on behalf of the Security Group, whilst delivering triage and managing communication in respect to security related incidents and events. They will coordinate with other teams to assist in the delivery of projects for Security tooling for KCS’s user and customer base as well as providing assessments of our security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively monitor computer systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and free from threats
• Use existing tooling to ensure coverage of these security products and interact with KCS teams or 3rd party vendors to ensure compliance
• Reporting of security incidents and events to relevant teams as well as acting as a central coordinator
• Carry out security assessments in relation to projects and change management
• Produce, Develop, and ensure compliance with KCS Security Awareness programmes as well as delivering focused security training where appropriate.
• Develop appropriate project related documentation/business cases. Implement projects in accordance with policy ensuring the identified goals and objectives are delivered on time.
• Maintain the threat and information risk register and recommend and where possible deliver the appropriate remediation
• Assist in the compilation of monthly reports in respect to compliance, assessments, and audits
• Plan and execute on the deployment of new security programmes or tools
• Participate as a member of the Service Desk support team resolving client-side issues as and when needed
• Undertaking any other projects as required by their manager.

Key Requirements:

Essential

• A strong understanding of security and networking technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in installing, operating and troubleshooting IT security related tools (AV, Firewalls, MDR, MDM, SIEM, Phishing sim, SEG etc).
• Ability to research threats and drive risk reductions via policy and technical means.
• Experience of building and maintaining secure mixed OS networks (using various Linux, Windows and UNIX OSes)
• Experience of scripting languages
• Experience of virtualisation platforms
• Experience of cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Experience of automation tools and applications

Desirable

• Experience of SOAR platforms
• Experience of managing Datacentre technologies (Switches, SAN, Routers)
• Experience of managing WAF/proxies
• Understanding of ISO27001 security management standard

Company Info

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers and merchants. Our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Equal Opportunities

KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted.

If this role is of interest to you please apply online.

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