Cyber Security Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Laing O'Rourke group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join their team in Dartford. This role involves developing security processes, managing incidents, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance security measures. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in cyber security, along with familiarity with industry standards and tools. The ideal candidate will also have a relevant degree or recognized cyber security qualifications. This position offers a fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Access to interview for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience with incident management tools like SIEM and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Familiarity with common information security regulations and management frameworks.
• 5 years of experience in cyber security or related functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cyber security processes and policies.
• Investigate and manage security breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to enhance security.

Skills

Security incident management tools (SIEM)

Knowledge of cyber security principles

Ability to document and maintain IT processes

5+ years in enterprise information security

Education

Degree in Information Systems or equivalent work experience

Industry recognised Cyber Security qualification

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

6 month Fixed term contract

Location: Dartford

Be part of transforming the construction industry, be part of our Cyber Security team.

Do you want to be part of something different? At Laing O'Rourke we have an opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join the team. Are you able to support comprehensive Cyber Security programs whilst addressing new threats? Then we need your expertise in defining security processes and standards. You will proactively manage technical controls and maintain optimal performance and compliance.

Do you support IT teams to deploy and manage technical controls? Is responding to security incidents in a fast and efficient way second nature to you? Then this could be the job for you.

Key accountabilities

• Develop and own cyber security processes and procedures to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained both in region and globally
• Ensures that all identified cyber security breaches are promptly and thoroughly investigated and that any system changes required to maintain security are implemented. Ensures that security records are accurate and complete and that request for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures and documentation for cyber security that maintain and achieve relevant industry security certifications.
• Researches and assesses new threats and security alerts and recommends remedial actions. Play an active part in responding to and resolving security incidents (Prepare, Identify, Contain, Remediate, Recover)
• Work with key suppliers, partners and vendors to drive maximum value and security benefit from security services and solutions
• Work with cyber security leadership to develop plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.

Are you familiar with common information security regulations, certifications and management frameworks? Come and show us your technical expertise in operating systems, enterprise systems, cloud solutions and cyber security technologies.

Essential Experience

• Security incident management tools and process (SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK framework)
• Knowledge of accepted cyber security principles, industry best practice and information risk concepts
• Ability to develop, document and maintain IT processes and procedures
• You will have around 5 years or more of experience in enterprise information security and / or cyber security functions

Desirable Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent work experience in information systems
• Formal industry recognised Cyber Security qualification – ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CISM or certified ethical hacker
• Security and Network technologies

The position will required time in our Dartford office as well as occasional project visits. The role will support the IT Cyber Security Team.

Don't match all the criteria? We still want to hear from you as you might have transferable skills or be right for another vacancy.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]