IT Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst
Job Type : Fixed-Term Contract (6-months)
Job Level: Business Level 3
Searidge Technologies is a global leader in the Air Traffic Control space, boldly forging new paths bringing innovative technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and augmented reality into operation. The Cyber Security Analyst will collaborate with technology development and project delivery teams to design, implement, and manage security controls that ensure an up-to-date security posture aligned with industry regulations and best practices.
The Cyber team is responsible for safeguarding Searidge Technologies’ assets and providing security advisory services to employees. The team conducts continuous security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident detection and response activities.
Participates on projects to design, develop, test, implement, and support cyber security solutions to protect departmental/agency IT assets. Provides technical advice, cyber security assistance where necessary.
Investigates cyber security events and incidents, recommends proactive measures and implements corrective action; conducts technical research, participates in forensic analysis; provides guidance and assistance to clients in following approved cyber security standards and procedures.
Conducts research to support the development of departmental/agency work processes, standards and guidelines.
Conducts security vulnerability assessments and analysis, supporting the development and implementation of cyber security strategies, processes, infrastructure and tools.
Participates in the selection, installation, configuration, testing and development of cyber security tools and ensures adherence to the department/agency's cyber security standards and policies.
A University or College degree in Computer Sciences or a College diploma in Computer sciences or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience working as a member of a security operations centre (SOC) and understanding its role within the organisation's Cyber Security program.
Recent experience with Cyber Security event and incident management, including investigation and remediation.
Relevant experience with the tools used for the analysis and monitoring of Cyber Security events.
Solid experience providing sound technical advice to ensure the alignment of Cyber Security principles and guidelines/directives/policies with client requirements.
Experience in the IT field, including areas such as system administration, servers & desktop configuration and networking principles.
Recent experience in collecting and clearly communicating technical information to clients, colleagues, and management.
Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of the general principles of Cyber Security operations;
Broad knowledge of activities and technologies relevant to cyber security, including endpoint security, patch management, incident management, change management, network monitoring, malware analysis, vulnerability assessments, etc.;
Broad knowledge on all aspects of an IT infrastructure including server and workstation hardware and software, Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows Active Directory, TCP/IP networks and network architecture as they apply to IT security (e.g. zoning), encryption and communication technologies, cloud computing, etc.;
Assets
Platform specific security training or certification (e.g. Microsoft, Trellix);
Knowledge of cyber security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, Trellix Endpoint Security (McAfee), VMware Carbon Black;
General knowledge of cyber security related policies, directives, standards and guidelines;
Knowledge of cyber security standards and frameworks from NIST, CSE, ISO, CIS, etc;
Searidge Technologies is a global leader in the Air Traffic Control space, boldly forging new paths bringing innovative technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and augmented reality into operation. Are you looking to be challenged to produce high-performance system components that are robust and intuitive? Are you ready to push the envelope of how software-based tools and solutions are used in a safety-critical environment? Are you prepared to put your skills to the test? If this role does not align with your career goals but you are interested in working with Searidge Technologies, please visit our website and review all our open career opportunities.