Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - HackneyContract 6 months initiallyHybrid 1-2 days onsite, 3-4 days working from home£500.00 per day UmbrellaFull timeSummary of the responsibilities of the post: The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will join the Council s central ICT Cyber Security team to strengthen operational resilience and support our active Cyber Transformation Programme.This is a hands-on role focused primarily on supporting day-to-day security operations, endpoint threat detection and internal compliance tracking.This role acts as a bridge between technical security functions and governance frameworks.The successful contractor will leverage their existing exposure to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms - specifically CrowdStrike Falcon - and have experience working with compliance frameworks.SERVICE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES The contractor will have responsibility and accountability for the following: 1. Security Monitoring: Maintain visibility over the Council''s security posture by monitoring alert queues via CrowdStrike Falcon and integrated log management tools. Investigate and escalate alerts where required.2. Compliance and Governance Support: Assist in maintaining alignment with NIST CSF, track documentation, policy compliance, and audit requirements across ICT teams.3. Vulnerability Tracking and Reporting: Oversee regular vulnerability scanning schedules. Analyze scan results and recent Penetration Testing reports, prioritizing.To find out more ..... full job details .....