Security AnalystLuke Kitchen2024-03-27T13:38:39+00:00
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Security Analyst Job Vacancy
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG)is aiming to be both the best bank for customers as well as the bank of the future – where we can meet ever-changing customer needs and help Britain prosper.
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We’re looking for a Security Analyst within our Digital Forensic & Incident Response (DFIR) team to support across one of our three core services; Incident Response, Forensic Investigations and Threat Hunting. The DFIR team’s primary purpose is to ensure the integrity of the Lloyds Banking Group corporate network whilst maintaining situational awareness. This is achieved by providing incident response to security events by means of data analysis for which forensic investigation is often warranted; furthermore, by capturing and processing this raw data to facilitate its interpretation into useful intelligence that can be used to advise on the improvement of security controls or used during Threat Hunting.
Your key accountabilities will include;
Lead your own workload efficiently, keeping all customers engaged and updated when working on an incident, including confirming timescales of activity, and sticking to it
Complete comprehensive and robust investigation of the case or task assigned, ensuring where an active threat has been identified that actions are taken in a timely and effective manner
Take a risk based approach to work you’re leading in order to not introduce/increase the risk without the right risk assessment and agreements
Identify shortcomings and suggesting improvements to existing processes and procedures, then deliver a plan for remediation
Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality ensuring that information is shared only with the appropriate internal teams
Seek opportunities to develop and build knowledge – takes ownership of own development focusing on both short and longer term development
Keep yourself up to date with changes to the external threat landscape and how that impacts the team
Support other members of the team where you can to build teamwork and support their development
About you;
You’ll need to have a proven technical background with experience in at least one of the three disciplines detailed above, as well as significant and in depth knowledge of specific Cyber Security applications and/ or processes. The candidate would also be encouraged to act as a Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) for security incidents and is ‘on point’ to provide support and guidance as the need arises.
Capabilities (essential):
Good knowledge and understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as TCP/IP and underlying network protocols
Knowledge and experience of investigating using any Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) toolsets
Knowledge of any scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl, Shell, VBA)
Demonstrable detailed and analytical approach to problem solving with the ability to resolve specific security issues or events
Diagnostic skills and an ability to analyse technical information from various sources
Knowledge of threats from both internal and external sources
Produce quality and timely reporting for incidents and forensic investigations
Capabilities (desirable):
Knowledge of CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH and similar security related qualifications
Good understanding of other technologies (e.g. firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS)
Experience of performing analysis during security incidents to support the response procedures
What will you get in return?
You’d also get a benefits package that includes;
A performance related discretionary bonus
Generous pension contribution
28 Days leave plus bank holidays
A flexible cash pot (4% of base salary) to spend on benefits
Private health cover
Wider corporate benefits and perks
As a new colleague, you’ll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued.
We’re committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We’re an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.
So if you possess the skills we’re seeking then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
Together we make it possible.