Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services materials testing applications and its leadership in the marketplace is continually expanding. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

This position is located at our European headquarters in High Wycombe, UK.

The Junior Security Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the vital elements of our Cyber Security Framework. Additionally, responsibilities will focus on supporting this framework to improve our Security Posture overall.

The Junior Cyber Security Analyst role will be working with and learning about our company's networks, infrastructure, applications, and security and applying this knowledge using our Cyber Security technologies and framework to identify and remediate risks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of new security issues and methods to protect against them. Leverage our security toolset to monitor and report on cyber-related metrics.
• Backup monitoring and remediation. Ensure global backups are successful and regularly test recovery capabilities.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of our user awareness training, including regular phishing simulations.
• Regularly monitor endpoint vulnerability scan results. Identify and remediate/patch newly discovered critical vulnerabilities. Identify and report on trends and anomalies.
• Endpoint protection management. Utilise tools to verify all client computers and have up-to-date software components. Ensure that newly added computers are protected and Adjust policy settings to defend against emerging threats.
• Support the help desk when they have technical questions/issues with our endpoint protection software solutions.
• Review/analyse/remediate reported security incidents (phishing, malware, etc.). As needed, remove malware or suspicious emails when discovered or reported. Communicate and coordinate with the ITW Corporate Cybersecurity Team as appropriate.
• Respond to internal and external IT security audit questionnaires.
• Assist and provide backup network support by proactively investigating and learning unique infrastructure. With guidance from the Senior Network Engineer, you will work with a wide range of infrastructure and operating systems.

Formal Education & Certification

• Industry recognized certifications in cyber security, such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GSEC.
• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, cyber security, or a related field.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of cyber security concepts, principles, and technologies.
• Experience managing Endpoint Protection
• Experience managing Email Protection
• Experience maintaining Microsoft Active Directory
• Office 365 Experience (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Environments, including virtualization
• Knowledge of IP network infrastructures, troubleshooting and monitoring
• Knowledge of network and Internet security environments

Personal Attributes

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in a diverse international environment.
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products as required.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Instron is an equal opportunities employer.