Network & Security Analyst: Secure & Resilient Infra

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Network & Security Analyst to design and secure the organization's infrastructure. The role demands proactive identification and mitigation of cyber risks, along with the maintenance of network performance and security protocols. Essential qualifications include BTEC level 3 or CCNA, alongside experience with firewalls and Azure. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the safety and reliability of our network systems.

Qualifications

• BTEC level 3 or above, CCNA, CompTIA Network or Security + required.
• Desired qualifications include a computing degree.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements.
• Manage security controls and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments.
• Enforce network and security policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Network design

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Network monitoring

Education

BTEC level 3 or above

CCNA

CompTIA Network or Security +

Computing degree (desirable)

Tools

Wireshark

NMap

MS Azure

Linux

Job description

A leading educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Network & Security Analyst to design and secure the organization's infrastructure. The role demands proactive identification and mitigation of cyber risks, along with the maintenance of network performance and security protocols. Essential qualifications include BTEC level 3 or CCNA, alongside experience with firewalls and Azure. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the safety and reliability of our network systems.