Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for daily and real-time monitoring of cyber security tooling and environments and the provision of Level I and II cyber security incident management to include: Detection and Analysis Containment Eradication Recovery Reporting and Remediation. (Triage Incident Handling and Threat Hunting)

In addition to monitoring and incident management the position is responsible for providing cyber security subject matter expertise service management and hands on administration of advanced cyber security tooling as assigned. Specific service management and administration assignments will vary by individual and may include services such as System Information & Event and Management (SIEM) Vulnerability and Patch Management Data Leakage Protection User Rights Management Conditional Access or CASB Application Whitelisting Firewall management and Anti-Malware.

The position also supports road mapping projects and risk assessments policy management reporting and cross-training.

This role will require working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and requires flexibility across all times zones as it involves engagement with colleagues from all locations of the global business.

Responsibilities:

Monitor cyber information events alerts and ticketing queues to identify security events and threats across multiple technologies to ensure security incidents are identified timely

Proactively research and maintain a proficiency in current and emerging threats vulnerabilities and security technology developments

Evaluate and utilize intelligence for new threats and vulnerabilities to ensure protective monitoring capable of detecting potential new attacks

Provide assurance of security posture through monitoring security system status

Respond to tickets and incidents as assigned

Support the incident and problem response process through to closure.

Act as Level II SME escalation; work with internal and external individuals in preparation and when necessary remediation/suppression

Support maintain and tune security tooling and systems as assigned

Support and maintain operational procedures and documentation

Ensure timely accurate communications of alerts to stakeholders responding to escalations or will escalate if required as per the agreed processes

Work collaboratively with BIS teams to position information security as a key enabler within each service area

Make recommendations of counter-measures mitigating controls best practice configuration and processes to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency within security operations Proactively support the secure delivery of BIS strategies and delivery objectives

Qualifications :

• Minimum four-year degree specific to information/cyber security or equivalent experience
• Minimum-4 Years to Maximum 6 Years experience.
• Additional minimum 2 years hands-on firewall administration preferably in a SOC environment
• Professional information security certifications such as CompTIA Security CEH GIAC CISSP CISM CCNA Security CCNP Security or CISA required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of different people
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others with an emphasis on virtual teams across multiple time zones
• Recognize and respond to potential successful and unsuccessful cyber-attacks and compromises thorough reviews and analysis of relevant event detail
• Subject matter expertise in multiple security technologies and across the cyber security body of knowledge 

Additional Information :

We recognise that no candidate is likely to meet every requirement listed. If your experience and skills aligns with the behaviours were looking for and many of the skills and responsibilities outlined we would encourage you to apply.

At Smiths we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

Planning and Decision Making:

• Erroneous decisions or recommendations are not likely to result in failure to achieve major goals and objectives of the organization                                                                                             

Impact and Scope: 

• Geographic scope of the support provided by this role is global.
• Interacts regularly with employees line managers Talent Acquisition and HR across the business. 

Key Internal and External Relationships: 

• Employees and Line Managers across Smiths divisions and functions.
• TA HR colleagues supporting the COEs and Smiths divisions

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time