Cyber Security Analyst

Come and join the Littlefish team!

• Role: Cyber Security Analyst
• Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (Hybrid) Remote but connected
• Salary banding: £26,500
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance (Must have been a UK resident for the last 5 years)
• Shift pattern: Working 12-hour shifts on 4 days on and 4 days off 4 nights on and 4 nights off rotation.
• Our Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, AT&T USM, Qualys, Office365, MS Exchange, Defender Suite & ADX Platform.

All new starters in this role must achieve qualifications outlined in entry level cyber track the first 6 months,

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and add to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow.

So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people we would love to hear from you.

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

Littlefish is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to come and join our growing Cyber division. As our Cyber Security Analyst, you will work within our Cyber Security Operations to monitor customer infrastructure for potential threats. You will undertake timely investigations of and respond to security alerts to identify security incidents and take action to appropriately contain threats.

What are we looking for in the successful candidate?

Essential:

• Experience working in an IT outsource environment
• Previous experience within a 1st or 2nd line IT service desk or similar technical role.
• Basic understanding of security threats and compromise methods
• Understanding of server, client and network technologies
• Understanding of security incidents, including malware, network reconnaissance and emerging threats
• Understanding of vulnerability assessment and remediation procedures.
• Strong analytical skills, clear logical thinking, and good judgement
• An understanding understanding of KQL
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender Suite

Education/Qualifications

• CompTIA security + or equivalent
• SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Experience

• Experience in responding to cyber security threats
• Experience in the use of antivirus technologies
• Experience in Endpoint Detection & Response solutions
• Experience in the use of SIEM platforms

Skills / Knowledge

• Vulnerability Awareness/Understanding
• HMG Security Standards and Processes
• Delivery of the appropriate balance between business need, technical perfection and security standards.

Aptitudes and Attributes

• Commercial awareness, ITIL awareness.

What can we offer you?

• Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500.
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan
• Casual dress policy
• Company social events
• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Purchase and sale of annual leave scheme

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

I Have a Can-Do Attitude- I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey.

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a option has a ‘prefer not to say’).