Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst
We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded security professional to join our team as a Senior IT Security Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future.
Job Description:
The Senior IT Security Analyst will be responsible for providing specialist security analysis, advice, and technical expertise to help protect QinetiQ's assets from cyber threats. This includes assisting and participating in the execution of penetration testing and red/blue team exercises, supporting IT operational teams with the design and implementation of new cybersecurity technologies, monitoring, investigating, and leading response activities to cyber security incidents, reporting to IT Management on key issues and task outcomes, assuming leadership responsibilities for the IT Security team when the Manager is away or on leave, conducting technical vulnerability assessments of systems to identify vulnerabilities/risks lead the tracking and remediation of discovered vulnerabilities, and participating in QinetiQ's emerging global SOC.
This role requires experience in a similar IT Security role, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with technologies such as Microsoft M365/Azure Platforms, Microsoft Active Directory, SIEM, EDR/XDR Technologies, Vulnerability Management technologies, and Network fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS. An in-depth understanding of information & cyber security and its application within operational IT environments is also essential.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in a similar IT Security role
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Experience working with Microsoft M365/Azure Platforms, Microsoft Active Directory, SIEM, EDR/XDR Technologies, Vulnerability Management technologies, and Network fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
* In-depth understanding of information & cyber security and its application within operational IT environments
Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that supports your evolving needs throughout your career. Our benefits include individual professional development fund, flexible work, purchased leave program and loyalty leave, up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, annual incentive scheme, complimentary salary continuance insurance, annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back, and relaxed dress code.
What We Offer:
At QinetiQ, we value diversity of thought and provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people.
As a suitably experienced and well-rounded security professional, you will have the opportunity to work with a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. You will be part of a team that delivers mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry. If you are driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join us.