IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst
Preston (Lancashire) IT development
Job description
IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst
Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic data analysis environment, within the Insider Threat function in Enterprise IT Services (EITS) Security, providing a key function in protecting the business? We currently have a vacancy for an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst which can be based at our site in Preston, Filton or Farnborough.
As an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst, you will interpret a multitude of data across the business, anything that may provide a threat to the business, looking at issues such as forbidden sites or illegal plugins. This role focuses on analysing the data that comes from the networks, pc and servers, assessing violations or anything that may be of concern to the business from an insider point of view.
This role will provide you with a number of career development avenues and could lead to a number of roles including a Security Project Professional or Data Analyst.
Your main responsibilities as an IT Security - Insider Threat Analyst will involve:
Contributing to the development of the service through process, people and technology where appropriate
Contributing to the management and updating of the Service Dashboard
Monitoring internal sources of information in line with the Analyst role
As required, performing analysis of identified threats to determine if they are risks to the business
As appropriate, sharing Intelligence back to internal and external sources according to the relevant policies and procedures
Contributing to IT Security Technical Control Software solutions service pilots and proof of concept testing in support of the cyber security investment programme
Providing response to large scale or complex security incidents and providing on call duties as required
Ensuring that any changes to IT Security Technical Control Software solutions are considered to be executed within a project framework as appropriate
Your skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Strong analytical background with the ability to analyse and interpret large and complex data sets and articulate observations, conclusions and recommendations
Background of prior experience of information/cyber security (Government or Commercial sector)
Knowledge of ITIL processes
Data manipulation experience
Desirable:
Understanding of architectures and configurations of networks and the underlying technologies
Technical background with experience in an IT or IT Security operations or equivalent
ITIL Foundation qualification
ArcSight ESM experience
What we're looking for in you:
You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders up to senior management level. You will be highly motivated and able to use your own initiative to prioritise activities in a busy, challenging environment and demonstrate a good eye for detail.
Location : Preston (The Strand), Filton or Farnborough
Salary: £25,000+
Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Shared Services
BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today's toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.
Now we want even more great people to join us.
To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.
Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.
BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.