IT Security Analyst (Perm)

Overview

Join to apply for the IT Security Analyst (Perm) role at Principality Building Society.We’re excited to offer a fantastic new opportunity to join our growing IT Security team as a Security Analyst on a permanent basis. This is a key role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure and ensuring the security of systems, networks, and data — both in the cloud and on-premises.What you’ll be doing

Monitoring systems, networks, and user activity to detect suspicious behaviour or policy violationsInvestigating and managing security incidents, including root cause analysis and reportingDeploying, configuring, and maintaining key security platforms used by the analyst teamConducting vulnerability assessments and coordinating remediation activitiesSupporting patch management across IT through tooling and reportingPerforming regular security control reviews and health checksCreating and enhancing measures to demonstrate effectiveness and coverage of security controlsAssisting with internal and external security assessments and auditsContinuously updating incident response plans, procedures, and playbooksProviding 3rd line support to colleagues across IT and the wider businessExperience and qualifications

Experience with SIEM and SOAR platformsLog analytics, rule creation and tuning, threat huntingDashboards and visualisationFirewalls (CheckPoint, VMware NSX)Windows Server and DesktopXDR solutions – tuning and alert investigationAzure and M365 security configuration and alert investigationSecurity Frameworks – NIST or similarIncident Response – Root cause analysis and remediation coordinationMinimum 5 years'' experience in roles such as IT Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Senior Network Administrator or Network EngineerWhat you’ll bring

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess and respond to security threatsA proactive, curious, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solvingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating technical issues for non-technical audiencesPassion for cyber security and a desire to stay up to date with the latest threats, tools, and best practicesLocation and working patterns

Our most important asset is our people. We value a healthy work-life balance and currently offer a 35-hour work week with our hybrid approach enabling you to have a mix of office days and remote working.Location

Your base location for this role will be our Head Office, Principality House, The Friary, Cardiff, CF10 3FAHow to apply

If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@principality.co.ukAbout us

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